New treatments and options

Because the per-patient cost of these treatments is so high (from $12,000 to $25,000 per year), UnitedHealthcare developed an innovative approach to facilitate distribution and manage costs by integrating the work of our physician network with our Pharmacy Management Program.

UnitedHealthcare achieves competitive pricing for biologics by:

• Creating and managing speciality pharmacy networks
• Building systems that ensure drugs are being administered under medical or pharmacy benefits

Our integrated Pharmacy Program coordinates with Care Coordination^SM and Disease Management Programs to focus on optimal costs and the best outcomes within the context of total health care management.

The Pharmacy Program also helps ensure that consumers have access to specialty drugs as well as support throughout the treatment process.