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As an HR benefits manager, few things are more frustrating than unpredictable and escalating prescription drug costs. These costs have far outpaced general inflation for years, and a new study by Business Group on Health (BGH) reveals that, amid increases in the percentage of health care dollars spent on pharmacy, 92% of employers are concerned about high-cost drugs in the pipeline, with 91% reporting concern about pharmacy cost trends overall.

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