What are your thoughts on the new strategy to expand into specialty dr-gs?
Specialty dr-gs are among the costliest on the market — ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to several millions — and account for roughly half of U.S. spending on prescription dr-gs.
Walgreens said a key differentiator for its specialty pharmacy business is that the company isn't tied up with a pharmacy benefits manager, giving it more flexibility with insurers and dr-gmakers.
As the company moves to “transform” its specialty pharmacy services, it will open a newly licensed facility in Pittsburgh dedicated to cell and gene therapy services.