Express Scripts to Buy WellPoint Prescription Unit

April 12, 2009

Express Scripts Inc. will buy health insurer WellPoint Inc.’s NextRx prescription business for $4.68 billion, giving the pharmacy benefit manager more leverage in driving down drug prices and in competing against its larger rivals.

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