At Express Scripts, we dare to imagine a better health care system, and we’re driven to make it happen. Where others see problems, we see possibilities. We’re challengers, difference-makers and opportunity-seekers, united with our partners in pursuit of a simpler, more sustainable system and better health for all.
We have always acted first to take on the toughest challenges. We uniquely partner across the health care ecosystem to uncover opportunities, take action, advance health care, and deliver better outcomes — like no one else can. We believe health care can do more. We are Champions For BetterSM.
Express Scripts, a Cigna company, unlocks new value in pharmacy, medical, and beyond to further total health for all.
Corporate Overview
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Awards and honors
Express Scripts is the proud recipient of several awards and honors each year. We consider this recognition not only significant but a direct result of our goal to make prescription drugs safer and more affordable.
2019
- Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality, Human Rights Campaign
- Top 50 Companies for Diversity; Top 15 Companies for People with Disabilities; Top Companies for LGBT Employees, Diversity Inc.
- Best for Vets: Employers, Military Times
2018
- Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute 2018 PBM Customer Satisfaction Report: No. 1 among large PBMs serving more than 20 million members
- Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute: Excellence Award in Opioid Management Strategy
- DiversityInc: Top 50 Companies
- Limeade®: Limelight Changemaker Award for Employee Well-Being & Engagement
- URAC Accreditation: Renewed Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation
- CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
- U.S. Veterans Magazine: Top Veteran-Friendly Companies
2017
- Fortune 500, No. 22
- World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune
- Noteworthy Companies, Diversity Inc.
- Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability Equality Index® (DEI)
- Highly Commended: Risk Mitigation Award, Procurement Leaders’ World Procurement Awards
- Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, Perfect Score
2016
- Fortune 500, No. 22
- 25 Noteworthy Companies, Diversity Inc.
- Excellence in Cost Containment: Hepatitis Cure Value Program, PBMI
- Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, Perfect Score
- Military Friendly® Employer
2015
- World’s Most Innovative Companies: 66th overall, Forbes
- Fortune 500, No. 22
- Isadore King Spirit of Service Award, Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA)
2014
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World’s Most Innovative Companies: 28th overall and 16th in North America, Forbes
- World’s Most Ethical Company (Healthcare Services Category), Ethisphere Institute
- Fortune 500, No. 20
- 2014 National Corporate Impact Award: Excellence in Tobacco Control, American Cancer Society
- Best for Vets: Employers, Military Times
2013
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Fortune 500, No. 24
- Computerworld’s 2013 Data+: Editors’ Choice award winner
- 2013 CIO 100 Award Winner
- Gateway to Innovation’s 2013 Business Innovation (Large Organization Category) winner
2012
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Bronze Award for Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection (RationalMed)
- Fortune 500, No. 60
- Best for Vets Employer, Military Times EDGE
- Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy (JMCP) 2011 Award for Excellence, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
2011
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Fortune 500, No. 55
- Fastest Growing Companies, Fortune
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NASDAQ 100
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Fit Friendly Company designation, American Heart Association
American
- Above and Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
- Orlando Sentinel, Top 100 Companies for Working Families (Orlando area)
- St. Louis Magazine, Great Places to Work (St. Louis area)
- Seven Seals Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
- St. Louis Business Journal, Healthiest Employers Award (Finalist)
- Cincinnati Business Courier, Best Places to Work (#1 for large companies in the Cincinnati area)
Accreditation
Since 2008, Express Scripts' Home Delivery Pharmacy and Accredo Specialty Pharmacy have maintained accreditation from URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization well-known as a leader in promoting healthcare quality. Express Scripts also is fully accredited by URAC for pharmacy benefit management and health utilization management.
By validating our commitment to safety, accuracy and service, these accreditations give physicians and patients confidence in choosing Express Scripts and Accredo.
How we do it
Everything we do is guided by the six core values that constitute The Express Way. Three values shape who we are: Integrity, Mutual Respect and Passion. Integrity is first and foremost for a reason – it's our guiding beacon. Three more values define how we work: Alignment, Collaboration and Service. Together, we do the right thing for clients and patients, who count on us every day. For more information, see our Code of Conduct and our Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.