PfRs Archives - Smarter Vendor Selection and Procurement Methods

Pass Through Pricing Is the New PBM Reality: Why Efficiency Has to Replace Margin Complexity

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) pricing is moving into a new era. For years, many PBM arrangements have been evaluated through a mix of discounts, rebates,…

June 30, 2026 13 min

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RFPs Are Slow: The Hidden Cost for PBM Procurement

Request for Proposals (RFPs) are slow because they were built for a different kind of procurement environment. For health plans, coalitions, unions, specialty pharmacies, employer…

May 28, 2026 14 min

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PBM Procurement Is a Big Comparison Problem

PBM procurement is often described as a sourcing problem. Employers, brokers, consultants, and procurement teams need to find the right Pharmacy Benefit Manager, issue an…

May 20, 2026 20 min