If pharmacy benefits feel like a black box, you’re not alone.​ At Lucent Health, we believe transparency starts with education. That’s why we’re breaking down the basics of how PBMs really work; what drives costs, where money flows, and what questions every broker should ask. ​ 

Explore our educational resources below to start seeing pharmacy ​benefits in a new light.

Choosing the right PBM goes beyond discounts. These 10 questions will help you uncover what’s driving costs, how rebates are handled, and whether your PBM’s incentives truly align with yours. 

Learn how opaque PBM practices quietly inflate costs and what to look for in contracts and reporting to ensure employers aren’t overpaying.

Not all PBMs operate the same way. See a side-by-side comparison of traditional vs. transparent PBMs revealing how revenue models, rebate practices, and specialty drug strategies directly impact an employer’s bottom line.