December 23, 2003
Todd Gibson, Director of Princeton Consultants' PBM Practice, offers advice to employers considering Rx-only consumer-driven plans: "Employers should ask whether they're doing everything possible through their PBM to control drug costs before implementing a consumer-driven Rx plan..." If they find they are not, Gibson "suggests they try an alternative approach for a year and measure the results. Those opting for the consumer-driven plan, however, should be prepared to support employees with ongoing communication and education."