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title: Optimizing Chronic Condition Management and Strategic Pharmacy Approach
description: Chronic conditions drive healthcare costs, with specialty medications making up over 60% of drug spending, though only 3% of members use them. This article
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# [Optimizing Chronic Condition Management and Strategic Pharmacy Approach](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/optimizing-chronic-condition-management-strategic-pharmacy-approach)

 Written by [Keenan](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/keenan) | Mar 27, 2025 12:45:00 PM

*4 minute read*

Chronic conditions drive healthcare costs, with specialty medications making up over 60% of drug spending, though only 3% of members use them. This article highlights the need for pharmacy strategies focusing on oversight, cost, and access.

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