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An Overview of ArrayRx
ArrayRx is a collaboration of state partners that was created with one common goal: to create pharmacy solutions that are accessible to the people in our communities. By providing transparent and value based pharmacy solutions that are overseen and administered by states for public sector purchasers of prescription drugs, ArrayRx focuses on true program transparency where stewardship of tax dollars is the highest priority.
What are OPDP and ArrayRx?
OPDP is the statutorily charged (ORS 414.312) program in Oregon instructed to:
- Be able to serve Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB)/Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB), Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), direct or indirect pharmacy purchasing state agencies, local governments, special governments, residents of Oregon, labor unions, and even private entities.
- Cooperate with other states regional consortia.
- Maintain statewide program access - through Critical Access Pharmacies.
ArrayRx is the name used by the multi-state cooperative procurement group providing pharmacy benefit solutions for public sector entities nationwide.
Member States participating in ArrayRx each have their own statutory authority to participate.
Value of pass-through over-performance
Over
$155 million in additional savings through network over-performance since 2018
Pass-through over-performance graph
ArrayRx Program Services
Organizations that participate in ArrayRx include state employee groups, Medicaid programs, workers compensation programs, participating state, county and city organizations and facilities, not for profit entities, and private employer groups. Residents in Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Connecticut can participate in ArrayRx through the state-sponsored discount card. While any organization can join, ArrayRx programs are especially intended for U.S. states, commonwealths, territories, and municipalities to address the specific pharmacy needs of public purchasers.
Program Services Chart
|
PBM Services |
Discount Card |
Voucher Programs |
ASO Rebate Services |
Medicaid Programs |
|---|
| Group Rx Benefits | State Sponsored Discount Card | Corrections
| Group Rx Benefits | Managed Medicaid
|
| Workers' Comp | | State Hospitals | Workers' Comp | Fee-for-Service Medicaid |
| Medicare Part D | | County Health Departments | Medicaid Programs | |
ArrayRx Operating Principles
ArrayRx: A public-sector PBM model
Public-sector partnership
- Multi-stage collaboration with public oversight
- Moda operations supported by Navitus PBM services
Guardrails that protect public dollars
- 100% pass-through, no spread pricing (network claims and rebates)
- Fixed administrative fee
- Full audit rights; comprehensive reporting
Clinical and cost discipline
- Evidence-based management to lowest net cost
- Clear reporting for plan recommendations and decisions
Public-sector partnership
- Multi-stage collaboration with public oversight
- Moda operations supported by Navitus PBM services
ArrayRx’s goal is to provide participating programs with pharmacy solutions that meet their needs. Backed by strong oversight and governance, public entities have extra confidence in the knowledge that as a public entity, ArrayRx’s interests are aligned with theirs to ensure program funding is used as efficiently as possible. To support its program management goals, ArrayRx has developed fundamental operating principals that guide the delivery of its services to clients. These principals provide organizations the predictability, transparency and auditability that are critical to ensuring the wise use of limited taxpayer funds. Operating principals include:
- Programs designed for public sector and other purchasers
- Fully transparent operations
- Pure pass-through pricing from pharmacies
- 100% pass-through of all manufacturer rebates and fee payments
- Fixed administration fee (per pharmacy paid claim or Per Member per Month)
- Annual market checks performed by an independent third-party consultant
- Comprehensive audit rights
- Ability to customize formularies and clinical services
- Medical and pharmacy alignment and site of care services
Program transparency is validated using detailed performance reports that document the pass-through nature of its programs, as well as by performing annual market assessments to ensure financial guarantees are not only being achieved, but that they remain market competitive. In addition, ArrayRx programs include provisions that support audits of financial terms and performance on contractual guarantees, claim adjudication, and manufacturer rebates. Independent third-party audits are also available at reduced rates. These terms ensure that participating programs can be confident that ArrayRx is working on their behalf.
For more information about ArrayRx, please contact:
Pharmacy Program.
Testimonials
"…there are some great [models like] ArrayRx and other types of public PBMs or nonprofit PBMs or other types of models that are much more transparent…"
Erin Fuse Brown, Brown University on KFF Health Wonk Shop podcast
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"Multi-state coalition programs like ArrayRx have already leveraged their negotiation and regulatory power to enforce favorable contract terms for their own state and public employees…"
NYU School of Law Science, Health & Information Clinic
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"...PillarRx applauds ArrayRx’s efforts to bring something unique to the marketplace that truly puts their clients’ needs, wants, and goals first above everything else."

PillarRx Consulting, LLC
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