UNC Health is now looking to become the pharmacy benefits manager of choice in North and South Carolina, bringing a refreshing approach to partners in the region.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — UNC Health is proud to announce the launch of UNC Health Pharmacy Solutions, an innovative Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) platform that combines decades of clinical excellence with a transparent model for prescription drug cost management and a holistic population health approach.
UNC Health Pharmacy Solutions is a tested and proven solution optimized for the Carolinas, delivering up to 32% total savings while providing adjacent pharmacy services that have earned a remarkable Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 95, indicating high member satisfaction. UNC Health is now looking to become the pharmacy benefits manager of choice in North and South Carolina, bringing a refreshing approach to partners in the region.
“At UNC Health, we recognize that our mission of delivering healthcare excellence extends far beyond the hospital walls and into members’ homes, workplaces, and pharmacies,” said Penny DeFalco, Executive Director of Managed Pharmacy Solutions. “The external launch of UNC Health Pharmacy Solutions is a significant step towards reducing our partners’ total cost of care and improving outcomes for the populations we serve.”
As prescription drug costs continue to rise, UNC Health Pharmacy Solutions is uniquely positioned to reduce costs and improve member outcomes. The program offers a multi-faceted approach to savings using dynamic plan management to achieve lower cost through unique strategies for biosimilars and weight loss drugs while maximizing rebates.
Clinical pharmacists further optimize medication use by providing individualized consultations with plan members. This regional innovative solution is a refreshing option for partners seeking to provide a high-touch, high-quality experience for their employees while also reducing their overall prescription drug costs.
To expand its PBM business, UNC Health has assembled a seasoned team with industry veterans Jon Pearce and Mike Lawrence, who bring a proven track record of starting, scaling, and exiting several successful health-technology startups.
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About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 15 hospitals, 19 hospital campuses and more than 900 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.