So when insurers seek deals for generic drugs, they do so in batches, reaching agreements for groups of different drugs rather than getting the lowest price on every drug. Investigating further, she found that GoodRx offered the same prescription at the same drugstore for $75.57, without her insurance. Even as more Americans have health insurance since the Affordable Care Act was passed, insurers are increasingly asking consumers to pay a larger share of their costs. After reporters sent details of Mrs. Furman’s case CVS, Mr. Furman said they received a call from the SilverScript president. Mr. DeAngelis, the CVS spokesman, blamed the pharmacy for charging the couple more than what their share should have been using their insurance.

Source: New York Times December 09, 2017 17:01 UTC