On average, specialty medications are taken by one to three percent of the population.1 Spending on specialty medications has grown from 5.6 percent of U.S. total drug spending in 2003 to 20 percent in 2007, and this growth continues.2 The cost of specialty medications for just one member can range from $10,000 to more than $200,000 per year.1 Even a small change in utilization patterns can amount to significant changes in overall health care costs.
The Triessent® program provides plans a comprehensive set of tools for specialty pharmacy management across medical and pharmacy benefits, while ensuring a superior member experience. Triessent services include:
- Safe and efficient delivery of specialty medications
- An integrated approach to streamline medical and pharmacy benefit management
- Education and guidance from experienced professionals
Reliable delivery and payor piece of mind
- Timely and accurate dispensing of specialty medications
- Rigorous quality standards through our accredited specialty pharmacy
- Planning for the future with robust specialty medication pipeline management
Actionable data for clients, simplifying the process for members
- Our relationship with our Blue Cross and Blue Shield clients nationwide ensures alignment of interests
- Financial controls that do not compromise commitment to quality member care
- Solutions across both pharmacy and medical benefits
- Elimination of billing issues
- A partner in helping you manage overall health care costs
Triessent delivers what you and your members need
- A complete specialty program customized to your requirements
- Formulary and utilization programs (such as step therapy and prior authorization) to ensure appropriate use of specialty drugs
- Programs and technologies to help members manage life with a specialty condition through one-to-one support
1 Stern, Debbie, RPh and Reissman, Debi, PharmD. "Specialty Pharmacy Cost Management Strategies. Journal of Managed Care Pharm. 2006; 12(9):736-44.
2 Gutman, James. "Specialty Pharmacy Spending Still Increasing." Specialty Pharmacy News. 7 April 2007:3.
Learn how to take control of rising specialty drug costs while ensuring the best member clinical out-comes. We are ready to work with you to create your own strategic road map for successful specialty pharmacy management.
