Express Scripts, Cigna and Kroger

Express Scripts, Kroger reach new pharmacy network agreement
The two have mended fences after a nasty contract dispute in 2022 caused Kroger pharmacies to go out of network with Express Scripts’ members.
Kroger Health signs agreement with Cigna's Express Scripts
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of Kroger , said on Wednesday it has entered into a new agreement with Cigna's pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, providing access to prescription drugs at its pharmacies.
Kroger, Cigna's Express Scripts sign customer access deal
Express Scripts has signed an agreement with Kroger's (NYSE:KR) healthcare division that gives Express Scripts customers access to prescription medications and healthcare services through the Kroger Family of Pharmacies.
Kroger Health announces new agreement with Express Scripts
According to Reuters, the grocery retailer notified Express Scripts in September 2022 of its plan to terminate the pharmacy provider agreement for commercial customers because of an “unsustainable” pricing model. Later that year, Kroger Health contracted with Prime Therapeutics, the PBM owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Kroger Health resumes tie-up with Cigna's Express Scripts after two years
Kroger's healthcare unit said on Wednesday it would resume services for customers of Cigna's pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts, more than two years after ending an agreement with the company.
Kroger Health reunites with Express Scripts
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers have made efforts to improve relationships with pharmacies, health insurers, employers and patients.
Kroger brings back large pharmacy benefits provider Express Scripts after hiatus
St. Louis-based Express Scripts is a major operator whose return to the Kroger Health system is expected to positively impact the supermarket company's results.
Kroger Health partners with Express Scripts for wider care access
CINCINNATI - Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co . (NYSE: NYSE:KR), has entered into a new agreement with Express Scripts, part of Evernorth, to expand prescription medication and health service access to Express Scripts customers.
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