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Specialty Pharmacy in Flux: Cost, Access & Policy in a Rapidly Changing Market

11/24/2025

Specialty pharmacy is entering a defining moment.
From explosive demand for GLP-1s and new policy pressures to emerging technologies and affordability challenges, the industry is at a crossroads.

In this exclusive First Report Managed Care webinar, our expert panel unpacks the complex forces reshaping the market—and what stakeholders must do to adapt.

You’ll hear candid perspectives on:

  • How economic and regulatory shifts are influencing specialty drug access
  • What the GLP-1 market reveals about delivery, supply, and scalability
  • The ongoing challenge of balancing cost, value, and patient outcomes
  • How technology and digital tools can simplify care and strengthen patient trust
  • What stakeholders should prepare for in 2026 and beyond

Why Watch

  • Expert insight you won’t find anywhere else – Real-time discussion from national leaders shaping pharmacy access and policy.
  • Actionable strategies – Practical ways to navigate disruption, improve coordination, and manage costs.
  • Forward-looking analysis – Understand where the market is headed and how to position your organization for success.

Meet the Experts

  • Lucille Accetta, RPh, MPH, MBA, SVP, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Head of CVS Specialty Operations, CVS Health
  • Adam Colborn, JD, VP, Regulatory Affairs, AMCP
  • Alison K. Lum, VP, Healthcare Quality and Affordability, Blue Shield of California
  • David Sand, Chief Medical Officer

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