GlaxoSmithKline and Medco Health Solutions to Collaborate

GlaxoSmithKline and Medco Health Solutions announced an innovative collaboration designed to provide broad access to GSK's medicines through Medco's proposed CMS offering as a National Prescription Drug Provider (PDP). The collaboration, which is subject to the parties entering into a definitive agreement, is designed to provide Medicare beneficiaries who enroll in Medco's program with broad, affordable access to market leading prescription medicines. In addition to affordable access, the collaboration encourages patient adherence to their prescribed drug regimen, continuity of care and formulary compliance. BioSpace (http://www.biospace.com/news_story.cfm?StoryID=19456020&full=1)