The query concerns whether a specific retail pharmacy, Walmart, processes prescriptions covered under a particular pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts. This involves the financial relationship between the pharmacy chain and the prescription drug insurance provider, influencing where individuals with Express Scripts coverage can fill their prescriptions.
The acceptance of specific insurance plans at pharmacies directly impacts consumer access to medication and the cost they incur. Network coverage affects patient choice, potentially limiting options to pharmacies that have contracted with the insurance provider. Historical context involves evolving relationships between pharmacy chains and pharmacy benefit managers negotiating reimbursement rates and network participation.
