title: Managing pharmacy benefits cost-effectively for an aging workforce.
abstract: Many baby boomers believe age is no more than a number. Employers and plan sponsors will need to provide cost-effective pharmacy benefits to this group, as well as other Americans, all of whom will be using more prescriptions that cost more. Employers and union trusts can use a pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company that understands the importance of cost management, focuses on improving patient outcomes and works with the plan sponsor to create a phased approach to a disciplined pharmacy management strategy. Education of all parties is key.
authors.forename: Wayne
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bertucio
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004651:Employment; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services; D008875:Middle Aged; D011157:Population Dynamics; D014481:United States