Pharmacy Sourcing

Finding the best price for every medication

Lower-cost alternatives including generics, therapeutic substitutes, and optimized purchasing

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Why does pharmacy sourcing matter?

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The same medication can cost $10 or $200 depending on where and how you buy it. Pharmacy sourcing identifies the best available option for each medication—generic alternatives, optimal pharmacies, manufacturer programs, and international options where appropriate.

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See where your benefit plan is leaking

Find out what gaps exist — and what you can do without changing your plan.

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We'll show you where money is leaking, risks are growing, and what you can fix within your current structure. No pressure to change brokers, carriers, or benefit design. Just clarity.

  • Gap analysis based on your actual plan structure


  • Clear findings you can share with your broker


  • Recommendations that layer on — no disruption required
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Generic Identification

Many employees pay brand prices for medications with identical generics available. We identify generic equivalents and help employees make the switch.

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Pharmacy Comparison

Different pharmacies charge different prices for the same medication. We compare options to find the best price—often saving hundreds per prescription.

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Manufacturer Programs

Drug manufacturers offer coupons, patient assistance programs, and discount cards that dramatically reduce costs. We identify applicable programs.

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Alternative Sourcing

When domestic prices are unreasonable, international pharmacies may offer safe, legal alternatives at lower cost. We help navigate when appropriate.

What is Pharmacy Sourcing?

Pharmacy Sourcing is the process of finding the lowest-cost option for obtaining prescription medications.

This isn't about skipping medications or accepting inferior substitutes. It's about recognizing that the same medication—identical pills with identical effectiveness—costs dramatically different amounts depending on form, pharmacy, and purchasing approach.

We research options, identify opportunities, and help employees make informed choices that reduce their medication costs without compromising care.

Why Do Medication Prices Vary So Much?

Most employers renew their health plans year after year without questioning the underlying assumptions. Brokers present options, carriers set rates, and leadership approves budgets based on incomplete information.


The result? Companies overpay for benefits employees don't use while missing coverage gaps that create real risk. They accept premium increases as inevitable rather than addressable. They lack visibility into where their money actually goes.


A Healthcare Risk Assessment changes that. It gives you the data and insight to make informed decisions, negotiate from a position of strength, and take control of one of your largest operating expenses.

How It Works

Pharmacy sourcing researches options for each medication to find the best price.

Medication Assessment

We start with your current medication list—understanding what you take, dosages, and current costs.

Option Research

For each medication, we research alternatives: generic equivalents, therapeutic substitutes, pharmacy comparisons, manufacturer programs, and other cost-reduction options.

Recommendation

We present options with expected savings. For changes requiring prescriber approval (like therapeutic substitutes), we facilitate the conversation.

Implementation

We help implement changes—transferring prescriptions, enrolling in programs, or coordinating with prescribers as needed.

When Should Employees Request Sourcing Help?

Employees should request sourcing help when:

• Starting a new medication (find optimal source from the start)
• Current medications are expensive
• Insurance coverage changes
• Moving from brand to generic is possible
• Facing high out-of-pocket costs
• Confused about pharmacy options

Proactive sourcing at prescription start prevents months of overpaying.

Where Can Medications Be Sourced?

We research options across legal sourcing channels:

• Retail pharmacies (comparing pricing)
• Mail-order pharmacies (often lower for maintenance meds)
• Specialty pharmacies for complex medications
• Manufacturer direct programs
• Verified international pharmacies (where legal and appropriate)
• Patient assistance programs for qualifying individuals

Who Benefits from Pharmacy Sourcing?

Any employee taking medications can benefit:

• Those on brand medications where generics exist
• Employees with high copays or deductibles
• People taking expensive specialty medications
• Anyone paying more than they should for prescriptions
• Employees curious whether better options exist

See What Our Customers Are Saying

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"What could have been data driven, was soon a conversation. Over 3 years with the best coaches, listeners, advisors you could ask for. If Monique didn't have an answer readily, she would note it, research it, and then update you on the answer. Always a positive meeting. Highly recommend!"

— Sue D.

“Our Medical Insurance Premiums were Out of Control! Thanks to Weltrio and their amazing team of healthcare experts, Weltrio is my single most-profitable cost center!”


— Cayuse CEO

Everything You Need to Know

At Weltrio, we are a medically trained team that works with HR and benefits partners at companies of all sizes to improve healthcare quality, reduce risk exposure, and optimize costs. We work within your existing plan structure—providing employers with clarity, trust, and transparency at every step. Whether you're upgrading your benefits plan or building from scratch, we've got you covered.

  • Is this the same as telemedicine?
    No. Clinical support provides guidance and triage, not diagnosis or treatment. We help employees decide when and where to seek care.
  • How many nurses will be assigned to our company?
    Assignment depends on your company size and typical utilization. Smaller companies may share a primary nurse with backup coverage. Larger organizations get dedicated teams. Either way, employees experience consistent relationships with clinical professionals who know them.
  • Who answers calls in the middle of the night?
    Board-certified nurses from your Weltrio clinical team. We staff night shifts with experienced nurses who have full access to your company's benefits information and employee interaction history. It's not an outsourced answering service.
  • What protocols do nurses use for triage?
    Our nurses use evidence-based clinical decision support protocols developed from emergency medicine and primary care best practices. These protocols are regularly updated based on current medical guidelines and are customized for telephone/virtual assessment settings.
  • How much does an unnecessary ER visit actually cost?
    Average ER visits cost $2,200 or more—even for minor issues. Add lab work, imaging, or specialist consultation and costs climb quickly. The same conditions treated at urgent care typically cost $150-300, and telehealth visits run $50-75.