Envision pharmacy benefits with

  1. Clarity
  2. Flexibility
  3. Technology
  4. Customization
  5. Value
  6. Transparency
  7. Clinical expertise
  8. Innovation
  9. Integrity
  10. Partnership

Patients Over Profits

AffirmedRx was created to transform pharmacy benefit management (PBM). Our mission is clear: to champion transparency, patient-centric care and innovative solutions in an industry often plagued by opacity and complexity. We empower individuals and organizations, guiding them through the intricacies of pharmacy benefits with confidence, clarity and unwavering support. At AffirmedRx, we don’t just provide services – we are leading a movement toward authenticity and humility, fostering a model focused on integrity and empowerment. We invite you to join us on our journey towards a healthier, more informed pharmacy benefits experience.

We promise to do what’s right. Always.

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Breaking Industry Barriers with Confidence: AffirmedRx Stands by You, Boldly Tackling Pharmacy Benefits with Transparency and Trust.
Pharmacy is the fastest rising cost in health care. Traditional pharmacy benefit programs are increasingly confusing and expensive. Self-funded employers have asked for a solution. AffirmedRx is the solution.

  1. 37%
    of US adults skip Rx fills because of costs
    Changing America – More than one-third of Americans haven’t filled a prescription due to cost: survey 
  2. 25%
    Fewer than 25% U.S. employees feel strongly that their organization cares about their wellbeing – the lowest percentage in nearly a decade
    Gallup, Percent Who Feel Employer Cares About Their Wellbeing Plummets, 2022
  3. 56%
    are very concerned about the lack of transparency in pharmacy contracting and rebate
    Business Group on Health, Executive Summary, August 20, 2024

7.6%

Large employers forecast 7.8% hike in health costs next year, thanks to rising pharmacy spend.

Large employers forecast 7.8% hike in health costs next year, thanks to rising pharmacy spend  (Healthcare Dive)

50+%

of Americans report that the cost of health care contributes some or a lot of stress to their daily life. The burden of health care costs doesn’t just affect your employees’ wallets.

Are Out-of-Pocket Costs A Barrier to Care? – The Alliance (the-alliance.org)

48.6%

of people used at least one prescription drug in the past 30 days.

FastStats – Therapeutic Drug Use (cdc.gov)

$1,011

Annual individual spending on prescription drugs in the US. The highest individual spending in the world.

The US Prescription Drug Report 2021

Compared to customers of Big 3 PBMs, customers of Next-Generation PBMs expressed greater satisfaction on most measures.

2023 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Customer Satisfaction Report | PSG

53%

of specialty medications account for total annual pharmacy spending (while making up only approximately 2% of overall prescription volume)

The Use of Medicines in the U.S. | IQVIA Institute

>50%

Since 2022, the projected increase in health care trend, before plan design changes, rose from 6% in 2022 to almost 8% for 2025. These increases point toward a more than 50% increase in health care cost since 2017.

State of Specialty Spend and Trend Report | PSG

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