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US: Pharma management co Catamaran announces acquisition of smaller rival

By  |  August 1, 2013
US: Pharma management co Catamaran announces acquisition of smaller rival

Pharmacy benefit management company Catamaran announced Thursday it has entered into an agreement to acquire its smaller rival Restat for $409.5 million. Catamaran, which also specializes in pharmaceutical technologies and services, described the deal as a “great opportunity” for the company, as Restat, which is one of the largest private PBM companies and also provides claim processing services, has a core business that “aligns perfectly” with Catamaran’s. Catamaran manages prescriptions for 25 million members.

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