2012-09-16 04:58:18 - Recently published research from IBISWorld, "Pharmacy Benefit Management in the US", is now available at Fast Market Research

Prescription strength: Mergers have allowed major firms to dominate the industry and capture revenue

Pharmacy Benefit Management

Prescription strength

Though it felt the recession's effects, the Pharmacy Benefit Management industry has recovered quickly and is poised to grow on the back of rising insurance coverage and increased physician visits, which will yield a higher number of prescriptions filled. As the median age of the US population continues to rise, more Americans will rely on medications, increasing demand for the industry's services from insurers and employer-sponsored coverage plans. As more patients choose generics over more expensive brand names, however, industry profit margins are expected to make little progress in the coming years.

This industry includes firms that provide pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services. Industry firms

are third-party administrators of government and employer-sponsored prescription drug programs. They are primarily responsible for processing and paying prescription drug claims.


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This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: CVS Caremark, UnitedHealth Group Inc., Express Scripts Inc., Medco Health Solutions

Report Table of Contents:

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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