In addition to Express Scripts' efforts to inform prescribing decisions before the patient reaches the pharmacy counter, the company is working with physicians to inform future patterns of prescribing. Express Scripts' high-touch approach to prescriber engagement is led by a team of more than 200 pharmacists and physician engagement specialists who interact in-person with prescribers and their office staff. "Our pharmacists help physicians stay well-informed about lower-cost therapy options, and help identify patients who have critical gaps in care or other medication concerns. The team also assists physicians with optimizing their EHRs and Express Scripts' digital tools to make prescribing simpler, faster and more cost-effective for patients and their plan," said Dr. Nowak.