National CooperativeRx works with one of the industry’s leading pharmacy benefit managers to ensure our members’ plans have enough options to control costs and keep participants healthy. All our members have different needs and we use our independent expertise and purchasing power to guide them to the clinical package that best meets their objectives. The

What are you doing about opioids? By now, we are all aware of the addictive nature of opioid medications. What’s unfortunate is how long it has taken society to act. At our 2015 and 2016 annual meetings, National CooperativeRx educated members and partners about opioids, their addictive nature and how they impact the workforce. Today,

Kyle Kapusta, our regional sales manager, leads an interesting life inside and outside the office.   Here are some facts about him you didn’t know:   Before the sales industry, I was a high school history teacher and coached football and baseball. I live in Fox Lake, a suburb of Chicago. To me, it’s the

To ensure National CooperativeRx’s objectives align with those of its members, the Board of Directors is elected by membership.

We are pleased to announce the election results from our 2018 Annual Meeting.

In the words of Wayne Salverda, “When people heard the word ‘pharmacist’ 20 years ago, they envisioned a stout, balding, unfriendly, elderly gentleman in glasses and a white lab coat filling prescriptions behind a counter.” As our Senior Director of Clinical Services, Wayne proves that stereotype wrong. Coming from a retail and managed care pharmacy

Larry Richardson, Board Chair, kicked off the largest National CooperativeRx Annual Meeting in history by welcoming the audience and introducing our board members.

At the beginning of the year, we welcomed Adam Terrell to our account management team. Adam helps members comprehend their benefit plan data and advises them on ways to save money and add value. I recently caught up with Adam to get an update on his first 90 days at National CooperativeRx. “I’ve finally started

Luke Bowman is the newest strategic account executive at National CooperativeRx. He works with members to understand their options and implement the best plan design for their organization. I recently sat down with Luke to ask him 15 questions about his life both in and outside the office. Famous person you’d like to dine with?

Deb Thomsen, the Vice President of Coalition Development at National CooperativeRx, has been with the company since its creation. She is responsible for negotiating the best pharmacy benefit management contract and heads the clinical, account management and communication departments. I recently sat down with Deb to discuss the evolution of National CooperativeRx and her seat

For Chris Schanz, interacting with people has always been the foundation of a fulfilling career. As a strategic account executive, Chris’ main focus is his relationship with members. He educates members and helps them implement the best plan design for their organization. “The most rewarding part of my job is when I’m able to provide