Case Studies

Private college cuts pharmacy costs by 62%
Facing inflated drug costs and minimal oversight, this 3,500-member liberal arts college restructured its plan, stayed with its PBM, and still more than doubled its projected savings.
Through detailed analysis and strategic plan redesign, they achieved:
- $3.1 million in first-year savings
- 62% reduction in pharmacy spend
- Stronger clinical oversight with zero member disruption

National hospice care organization cuts pharmacy costs by $5.2M
After multiple acquisitions, this 17,000-member organization was juggling three fragmented benefit plans and rising costs. A strategic consolidation effort turned complexity into clarity—and delivered far more than expected.
Through competitive bidding and national plan optimization, they achieved:
- $5.2 million in first-year savings
- 27% reduction in total pharmacy spend
- Unified plan design with no disruption to member care

National construction firm cuts pharmacy costs by $1.3M
With rising drug costs and poor oversight hurting both the budget and member experience, this 2,800-member fund restructured its plan to drive savings—without switching PBMs or disrupting care.
Through strategic renegotiation and clinical oversight, they achieved:
- $1.3 million in first-year savings
- 32.5% reduction in pharmacy spend
- Less than 1% member disruption despite major plan improvements

Firefighters association cuts pharmacy costs by $2.8M
With rising costs and no formulary controls, this 6,700-member plan was bleeding money. A strategic RFP and smarter plan design delivered triple the projected savings—and nearly eliminated member disruption.
Through improved contract terms and built-in oversight, they achieved:
- $2.8 million in first-year savings
- 34% reduction in pharmacy spend
- Less than 1% member disruption despite major backend changes

Financial services firm cuts pharmacy spend by 53%
Facing outdated rebate terms, poor clinical oversight, and hidden fees, this 3,500-member company uncovered $2.67 million in waste—more than triple the expected savings—and streamlined benefits without disrupting member care.
Through competitive bidding and rigorous plan oversight, they achieved:
- 53% reduction in total pharmacy costs
- $2.67 million in actual annual savings
- Zero member disruption while extending savings to a new division

County Government Cuts Pharmacy Costs by 40%
Facing skyrocketing pharmacy spend and urgent year-end pressures, this 2,800-member county plan uncovered contract loopholes, poor oversight, and missed savings—then slashed $1.6M in costs with zero member disruption.
Through an expertly led RFP and rigorous oversight reforms, they achieved:
- 40% reduction in pharmacy costs
- $242,000 recovered from audit after first year
- Improved oversight of speciality and formulary management