Pharmacy Archives - Premera Employers (AK)

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RxDC Reporting Reminder: What Groups Need to do by April 24

April 16, 2026

To ensure data and reporting accuracy, groups must complete the survey available on the employer section on premera.com.

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April 2026 Premera Formulary Newsletter

April 16, 2026

Helping members save on prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions.

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Premera Formulary: Biosimilar Value, HCLV Drug Guidance, and More

March 19, 2026

This month’s newsletter highlights biosimilars’ value, high-cost low-value drug guidance, and key formulary updates for prior authorization, step therapy, and limits.

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GLP-1s Still Making Headlines

February 19, 2026

With GLP 1s still dominating headlines and coverage evolving, this month’s update highlights what you need to know about rising demand and new market developments.

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2026 Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

February 19, 2026

A quick look at what you need to know for RxDC reporting—plus a critical April 24 deadline you can’t miss.

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Pharmacy Formulary and Medical Policy Changes for January 2026

December 19, 2025

Find out which drugs will require prior authorization and the preferred alternatives.

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White House Announces GLP-1 Drug Agreements

November 20, 2025

The White House announced new agreements with certain drugmakers to lower prices on some popular medications.

Pharmacy

Banking on Affordability with Biosimilars

November 20, 2025

Lowering the total cost of care for prescription drugs by making the switch to biosimilars.

Pharmacy

Double Your Savings: How Rx Savings Solutions Benefits Employers and Employees Alike

July 17, 2025

With Rx Savings Solutions, you can ensure your employees are getting the best value for their prescription drugs.

Pharmacy

Changes to Biosimilars in Premera Drug Formularies

July 17, 2025

Premera announces additions of new biosimilars to formularies.

Pharmacy

Evernorth Announces GLP-1 Changes

June 19, 2025

Learn about the new programs coming for GLP-1 drugs.

Pharmacy

Prescription Drug Data Submitted to CMS

June 19, 2025

Annual drug data for group business sent before deadline.

Pharmacy

Kroger Returns to Premera Pharmacy Network

May 15, 2025

Effective April 15, 2025, pharmacies in the Kroger West region returned to the Premera pharmacy network.

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Premera Makes 2025 the Year for Biosimilars

May 15, 2025

Premera takes steps to prioritize biosimilars for its members.

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Pharmacy Formulary and Prior Authorization Changes July 2025

May 15, 2025

Understand the formulary drug list changes that are coming in July 2025.

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A Recap of Pharmacy Related Legislation

January 16, 2025

Pharmacy was a focus in the Alaska legislative sessions last year. Get a recap of what has passed and impacts in the market.

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Pharmacy formulary and prior authorization changes for January 2025

November 21, 2024

Learn more about the changes coming in the new plan year.

Pharmacy

Members Save on Prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions

October 17, 2024

Alerts from Rx Savings Solutions can help members save on their prescriptions.

Pharmacy

Recent Law for Medicaid Drugs Impacts Private Health Plans

September 19, 2024

The removal of the cap on rebates means the member saves at the pharmacy counter and the health plan pays less.

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Prescription Drug Data Submitted to CMS

June 20, 2024

Premera submitted the necessary data in compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

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Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

February 15, 2024

As a reminder, employers need to submit their survey responses by April 26, 2024, to meet the reporting requirements.

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Pharmacy Market Watch: Stay in the Know

April 18, 2024

Learn about our trend predictions for 2024 and more.

Pharmacy

Rx Savings Solutions

March 21, 2024

How we’re helping your employees save money on their prescriptions.

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Pharmacy Market Watch

January 18, 2024

From GLP-1s to staffing shortages, get the latest from Premera Pharmacy MarketWatch.

Pharmacy

Medical vs. pharmacy benefit: understanding how drugs are managed

RxDC Reporting Reminder: What Groups Need to do by April 24

April 2026 Premera Formulary Newsletter

Premera Formulary: Biosimilar Value, HCLV Drug Guidance, and More

GLP-1s Still Making Headlines

2026 Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

Pharmacy Formulary and Medical Policy Changes for January 2026

White House Announces GLP-1 Drug Agreements

Banking on Affordability with Biosimilars

Double Your Savings: How Rx Savings Solutions Benefits Employers and Employees Alike

Changes to Biosimilars in Premera Drug Formularies

Evernorth Announces GLP-1 Changes

Prescription Drug Data Submitted to CMS

Kroger Returns to Premera Pharmacy Network

Premera Makes 2025 the Year for Biosimilars

Pharmacy Formulary and Prior Authorization Changes July 2025

A Recap of Pharmacy Related Legislation

Pharmacy formulary and prior authorization changes for January 2025

Members Save on Prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions

Recent Law for Medicaid Drugs Impacts Private Health Plans

Prescription Drug Data Submitted to CMS

Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

Pharmacy Market Watch: Stay in the Know

Rx Savings Solutions

Pharmacy Market Watch