Dear Addy: Specialty Pharmacy vs. PBM

January 12, 2015

Dear Addy, What is the difference between a Specialty Pharmacy and a Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), and why should I care? Signed, John, young adult with mild hemophilia A ________________________________________________ Dear John, The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) defines a specialty pharmacy as “…distinct from traditional pharmacies in coordinating many aspects of patient care […]