MONTVALE, N.J. – EmpiRx Health has announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle, Inc., a food, fuel, and pharmacy retailer. Under the agreement, EmpiRx Health will manage pharmacy benefits for Giant Eagle’s employees, focusing on improving health outcomes while reducing costs associated with high-priced specialty and branded medications.
The collaboration marks a significant step forward in aligning pharmacy care with clinical strategy, as EmpiRx Health joins forces with Giant Eagle’s network of more than 200 pharmacies across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana.
EmpiRx Health and Giant Eagle have announced plans to create a national network of pharmacy chains and benefit plan sponsors to address the surging challenge of prescription drug prices. This partnership seeks to improve patient outcomes while tackling the increasing burden of pharmaceutical costs—a significant issue for more than 180 million Americans reliant on private benefits plans.
“At Giant Eagle, we have always been laser focused on what’s best for our customers and Team Members,” said Janis Leigh, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Giant Eagle, Inc. “EmpiRx Health’s patient-first operating approach ensures that our Team Members can receive the highest quality pharmacy benefits and care, ensuring their health and well-being and providing affordable prescription drug costs.”
“EmpiRx Health is an innovative partner that puts the pharmacist at the center of pharmacy care,” said Jim Tsipakis, Giant Eagle’s President, Supermarkets & Pharmacy. “We are excited not only for the benefits our Team Members will receive, but also for the unique opportunity ahead to bring together other pharmacy chains and benefits plan sponsors to improve health outcomes for all patients.”
“We are thrilled to be Giant Eagle’s new PBM provider,” said Danny Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer of EmpiRx Health. “From our very first discussions with the Giant Eagle team, it was clear they were looking for a PBM partner that put their interests, and those of their employees, first. We do that by always staying focused on improving the health outcomes of Giant Eagle’s employees, while helping the company to significantly reduce its drug spending and costs through our unique pharmacist-led PBM model.”
Through this partnership, Giant Eagle employees will benefit from EmpiRx Health’s suite of services, including:
- Guaranteed Clinical Savings: A 3:1 ROI on clinical interventions, with full reimbursement if the guarantee is unmet.
- Member Care Advocacy: Proactive support to prevent medication-related issues before they arise.
- Open Formulary: Increased access and fewer coverage disruptions.
- Best-in-Class Service: EmpiRx Health boasts one of the industry’s highest client retention rates.
