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Two of the biggest names and providers of prescription drugs have not come to terms on an agreement that would allow Walgreens to continue filling prescriptions for Express Scripts customers. According to press releases Walgreens and Express Scripts were unable to come to an agreement on their partnership. PBM’s like Express Scripts and pharmacies have always had an interesting relationship in that PBM’s directly compete with your local pharmacy with their own mail order program to fill prescriptions. That is why this announcement that Express Scripts is not renewing it’s contract with Walgreens one of the largest pharmacy retail chains in the US very interesting. What get’s lost in these financial dealings is the patient. Walgreens understands this has even gone as far as offering their Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens at a discount. They also tried to negotiate separately for those with Tricare, the US military’s health and prescription plan, so to provide coverage for our folks in the military.

As of January 2012 thousands of customers will be forced to find a new in-network provider pharmacy and create a major hassle and disruption. You can stay on top of these events and show your support for Walgreens by following Walgreens on Facebook and Walgreens on Twitter. Most people have come accustom to using their local Walgreens because of the savings and convenience they offer. They are all over the US and offer 24 hour service in many of their stores. This stand off could be the signal of larger changes in the way patients get their prescription drugs as large insurance companies try and cut costs. If you are impacted by this decision then let your voice be heard by contacting your local radio or TV station and let them know what is going on.