Why DisclosedRx Exists: Co-Founder Zack Robinson on Building a Transparent PBM
In the debut episode, DisclosedRx co-founder Zack Robinson explains the problem he saw in pharmacy benefits and why he built something different.
About this episode
In the debut episode of Full Disclosure, Chris Estep and Andy Rodriguez sit down with Zack Robinson, co-founder of DisclosedRx, the show's sponsor, to discuss the problem he saw in the pharmacy benefits industry and why he decided to build something different.
They cover the realities of spread pricing, rebate retention, hidden revenue streams, and the lack of visibility many employers face when managing pharmacy benefits.
Zack shares the story behind DisclosedRx and the principles that shaped it: a fiduciary-first approach built on 100% pass-through pricing, full rebate pass-through, and NDC-11 claim-level visibility.
Topics covered
- Why DisclosedRx was founded
- What spread pricing really is
- The rebate debate
- Fiduciary responsibility in pharmacy benefits
- NDC-11 transparency and why it matters
- What employers should be asking their PBM
Zack Robinson
Co-founder, DisclosedRx
Disclosure: Full Disclosure is sponsored by DisclosedRx, where both hosts work.
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