Express Scripts

History

Express Scripts was founded in 1986. In 1992, there was an initial public offering. From 1998 to 2005, the company involved itself in a series of acquisitions. At present, Express Scripts is one of America’s largest pharmacy benefit managers.

Mission

The mission statement of Express Scripts is:
“Express Scripts is a company dedicated to making the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable for plan sponsors and over 50 million members and their families.”

Area of Operation

The businesses of Express Scripts are:
Retail Pharmacy

• Retail Prescription
• Mail Pharmacy
• Mail Prescription
• Specialty Drugs
• Generic Drugs

Key Statistics

• Express Scripts holds assets of $5.49 billion.
• Express Scripts has made profits of $0.43 billion in 2006.
• Express Scripts operates in USA and Canada.
• Express Scripts has 14,020 employees.

Organization

The organization is governed by:

• Board of Directors
• Board Committees

International Ranking

• Express Scripts ranks 731 in the world according to Forbes Magazine list.
• Express Scripts ranks 413 in Fortune Global 500 list.

Subsidiaries

The subsidiaries of Express Scripts are:

• CuraScript
• ESI Canada

Recent Acquisition

The acquisitions made by Express Script are:

• 1998: Acquired ValueRx.
• 1999: Acquired Diversified Pharmaceutical Services.
• 2002: Acquired National Prescription Administrators.
• 2002: Acquired Phoenix Marketing Group.
• 2004: Acquired CuraScript.
• 2005: Acquired Priority Healthcare.

Headquarter Address

Express Scripts, Inc. Common
13900 Riverport Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 770-1666
Fax: (314) 702-7037