Drug Channels: Walmart, Walgreens dominate 2015 Medicare Part D preferred networks

PHILADELPHIA — Drug Channels on Tuesday released a report showing that Walmart and Walgreens dominate 2015 Medicare Part D preferred networks, followed by independent pharmacy. 

 

"Walmart again leads the pack in preferred network participation," wrote Adam Fein, president of Pembroke Consulting and writer of the Drug Channels blog. "Walgreens has a big bet on preferred networks, while CVS and Rite Aid have been more cautious. Independent pharmacies feature prominently in many plans, which should — but probably won't — mute critics of preferred networks." 

 

Based on online plan summary information, Drug Channels developed a table that summarizes the top seven retail pharmacy chains’ participation in major preferred networks.