Our Medical Pharmacy Trend Report is one of a kind

What’s driving medical pharmacy spend and trend?

Over the past 16 years, Prime Therapeutics (Prime) has seen the medical pharmacy category grow substantially. Advancements in research and technology have caused drug approvals to surge. And, while these new drugs have had a massive impact on the health and well-being of many patients with chronic or rare diseases, they can come with very high price tags. In the 2026 Medical Pharmacy Trend Report, discover the latest commercial, Medicare and Medicaid medical benefit drug trends, with expert analysis, meaningful data benchmarks and forecasting for key categories. Our annual publication also examines current drug management strategies and the developments shaping what’s next in medical pharmacy. 

2026 Medical Pharmacy Trend Report

  • Trends for top 20 drugs and drug categories 
  • Therapy categories driving forecast trends 
  • Oncology deep dives for multiple cancer types
  • Integrated medical and pharmacy claims analysis
  • Insights to help payers make more informed decisions

2026 Payer Survey

  • Market dynamics impacting enrollment and reimbursement
  • The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy
  • Emerging strategies in gene therapy and oncology
  • Integrated specialty management 
  • Biosimilar coverage strategies

Hear what our experts are saying 

Hear from Prime’s medical pharmacy experts as they dive into the history of the report and offer their insights. Check out the events below to stay informed and make the best decisions when it comes to health care costs. 

Watch the trends and insights webcast

Discover the latest medical pharmacy trends, disease categories, and cost management strategies in our on-demand 2025 Medical Pharmacy Trend Report webcast. Hear directly from Prime’s experts as they share key insights and analysis, including oncology and rare disease spend, integrated benefit data, and results from our payer survey.

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'Pharmacy Friends' podcast

Prime’s medical pharmacy experts discuss 15 years of trend reports, the impact of biosimilars, the rise of key drugs and helping payers make data-informed decisions.  

A look back: 2025 to 2023 editions 

2025 Medical Pharmacy Trend Report

2024 Medical Pharmacy Trend Report

2023 Medical Pharmacy Trend Report