FTC Allows Express Scripts to Purchase Medco Health Solutions

by Admin | April 4, 2012 9:37 am

April 4, 2012—The Federal Trade Commission has closed its investigation of the proposed acquisition of pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) Medco Health Solutions by Express Scripts, clearing the way for the merger of two of the nation’s largest PBMs.

The April 2 vote to end the investigation was 3 to 1, with Commissioner Julie Brill dissenting.

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