Express Scripts caps drug costs for uninsured amid pandemic

Express Scripts is capping the out-of-pocket cost for 30-day supplies of generic and brand-name prescriptions at $25 and $75, respectively, via its Parachute Rx program to help patients who are out of work or uninsured during the pandemic. 

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The medications discounted under the Express Scripts Parachute Rx program are some of the most commonly used medications in the U.S. Additional medications may be added in the future. 

Eligible patients can receive their discounted prescriptions via mail or at one of more than 50,000 participating retail pharmacies.

Read the full news release here.

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