Tag: PBM reimbursement

pharmacy margins generic drugs drug profits PBM reimbursement generic drug economics

Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits Despite Low Prices

Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but only 25% of drug spending-yet they generate 96% of pharmacy profits. Here’s how the math works, why PBMs dominate, and how independent pharmacies are fighting back.

February 2 2026