Articles tagged with “vertical-integration”

US Specialty Pharmacies: A Guide to Mail-Order Providers

Learn about US mail-order specialty pharmacies. This guide covers market size, key players like CVS & Optum, PBM integration, and specialty drug distribution.

45 min read

11/12/2025

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The Big 3 PBMs: An Analysis of Market Share & Dominance

Explore the top 3 Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) controlling 80% of the U.S. market. Learn about CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, & OptumRx's impact.

45 min read

11/9/2025

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