Kroger, Express Scripts

Express Scripts, Kroger reach new pharmacy network agreement
The two have mended fences after a nasty contract dispute in 2022 caused Kroger pharmacies to go out of network with Express Scripts’ members.
Kroger brings back large pharmacy benefits provider Express Scripts after hiatus
Express Scripts is a major operator whose return to the Kroger Health system is expected to positively impact the supermarket company's results.
Kroger restores ties with Express Scripts
The grocery chain has elected to work again with the pharmacy benefits manager after deciding in late 2022 to end their prior contract.
Kroger Health announces new agreement with Express Scripts
According to Reuters, the grocery retailer notified Express Scripts in September 2022 of its plan to terminate the pharmacy provider agreement for commercial customers because of an “unsustainable” pricing model. Later that year, Kroger Health contracted with Prime Therapeutics, the PBM owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
The Kroger Co. Executes New Agreement with Express Scripts
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its Family of Pharmacies today announced a new agreement with Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit services business of Evernorth.
Kroger Health resumes tie-up with Cigna's Express Scripts after two years
Kroger's healthcare unit said on Wednesday it would resume services for customers of Cigna's pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts, more than two years after ending an agreement with the company.
Kroger partners with Express Scripts to expand pharmacy services
Under the new agreement, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies will resume serving customers in Express Scripts' Medicare Part D and Tricare/Department of Defense plans, according to a Feb. 5 Kroger news release.
Kroger Health reunites with Express Scripts
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers have made efforts to improve relationships with pharmacies, health insurers, employers and patients.
Kroger Health signs contract with Cigna's pharmacy benefit manager
Kroger Health, a unit of grocer Kroger, said on Wednesday it has entered into a new agreement with Cigna's Express Scripts, increasing access to prescription drugs at its pharmacies. In 2022, the grocery retailer had sent Express Scripts a written notice of its plan to terminate their pharmacy provider agreement for commercial customers due to an "unsustainable" pricing model.
Kroger rejoins military families’ Tricare retail pharmacy network
Military families now have more options for filling their prescriptions after Kroger pharmacies rejoined the Tricare network ...
Kroger renews major pharmacy deal after hiatus
The agreement covers Medicare Part D and Tricare plans. Kroger Health operates over 2,200 pharmacies in 35 states.
Kroger Family of Pharmacies joins TRICARE Pharmacy Program
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Kroger Health and the Kroger Family of Pharmacies will rejoin the TRICARE Pharmacy Program, effective ...
Kroger launches digital sports betting center
Downtown Cincinnati-based Kroger (NYSE: KR), the nation’s largest operator of traditional supermarkets, has rolled out Kroger Play. The digital offering enables gamblers to access three sports betting ...
Kroger employee honored for saving customer's life
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville pharmacist was honored by his employer for saving a customer's life. A Kroger spokesperson ...