Methods and systems for preferred pharmacy designation
US10235729B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/20
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for managing pricing guarantees for prescription drugs are described. In one embodiment, a designation of a pharmacy within a pharmacy network may be received as a preferred pharmacy designation. The preferred pharmacy designation may be associated with a member. A set of preferred pharmacy benefits may be associated with the member and the preferred pharmacy designation. A pharmacy claim associated with the preferred pharmacy designation for a prescription for the member may be adjudicated based on the set of preferred pharmacy benefits. Other methods and systems are described.
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