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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2021
Mckesson Corporation, Irving, TX (US);
Keith Crozier, North Kingstown, RI (US);
Stacy Hopkins, Tucker, GA (US);
McKesson Corporation, Irving, TX (US);
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for providing real-time pricing information to a patient. A patient may submit a prescription inquiry. In response to the prescription inquiry, a cash price inquiry, a prescription benefit inquiry, and a formulary alternative inquiry are generated by a service provider computer accordingly. The various inquiries may be executed by a service provider computer and/or associated systems. Responses may be further processed, such that cash price information, a patient pay amount under a benefit plan, and formulary alternatives and associated costs are included in a prescription inquiry response for provision to a patient or user.
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