The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently released its 2021 data on enrollment in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs). Our exclusive analysis of these numbers finds that for 2021, an astounding 99% of seniors are enrolled in PDPs with preferred pharmacy networks.
Below, we use the new enrollment data to examine the major pharmacy chains’ position within the 27 major Part D plans that have preferred networks. As you will see, the big supermarket chains—Albertsons, Kroger, and Publix—outpaced the big three drugstore chains and Walmart.
Pharmacies continue to sacrifice margin for store traffic. Don’t expect that to change—especially given the notable failure of the independents-only Indy Health Part D plan.
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