By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, with Special Thanks to: Dr. Tomasz Jodlowski – In previous issues, we discussed an upcoming $29.1 billion merger between Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions. The merger had been previously delayed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC wanted to verify that this upcoming merger would not violate any antitrust…

By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi – Express Scripts Inc., one of the nation’s top pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), has announced a $29 billion deal to take over one of its top competitors, Medco Health Solutions Inc.  Medco shareholders re-approved the merger on December 21.  For finalization, it needs the approval of Express Scripts’ shareholders and the…

By: Alisha Kumar, PharmD Candidate c/o 2012 – Express Scripts proposed a $29 billion acquisition of Medco Health back in July 2011, and Medco’s shareholders almost unanimously accepted the offer.  According to Medco’s press release, the plan was approved by a margin of 99% to 1%, with approximately 72% of its shareholders voting. The two…