CIGNA Pharmacy Management President James H. Bryant Elected To PCMA Board of Directors

Washington, DC; 05.11.04 — James H. Bryant, President of CIGNA Pharmacy Management, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), the association announced today.

“We are proud to announce that Jim Bryant of CIGNA Pharmacy Management has been elected to the PCMA Board of Directors,” said PCMA President Mark Merritt. “Jim’s expertise, energy, and diverse background will play a central role in helping the industry to articulate the value PBMs bring to the system and the role they play in keeping prescription drugs safe, effective, and affordable for consumers.”

“CIGNA Pharmacy Management is pleased to have the opportunity to work closely with PCMA to help elected officials, opinion leaders, and the general public better understand our industry and the contribution we make in keeping the American system one of the finest health care systems in the world,” said Mr. Bryant.

CIGNA Pharmacy Management is a pharmacy benefits manager offering a full range of services including clinical management programs, access to retail and home delivery pharmacy services, health improvement programs and specialty pharmacy services. Serving more than 8 million consumers, CPM helps to improve the health of its members while working with employers to control rising drug costs. Through its clinical expertise and broader health care knowledge, CPM also provides account management and consultative services to clients to help them achieve optimal results from their pharmacy benefit.

Mr. Merritt added, “CIGNA Pharmacy Management’s participation will only enhance PCMA’s ability to speak with one voice for the broad spectrum of stand-alone PBMs and health plans’ subsidiary PBMs.”

“CIGNA Pharmacy Management” refers to various operating subsidiaries of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE:CI). Products and services are provided by these subsidiaries and not by CIGNA Corporation. These subsidiaries include Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Tel-Drug, Inc., Tel-Drug of Pennsylvania, L.L.C., and HMO or service company subsidiaries of CIGNA Health Corporation.

PCMA is the national association representing pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs). Together, PCMA member companies provide services to more than 200 million Americans provided coverage through small and large employers, health plans, union-sponsored plans, and state and federal government health care programs.

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The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is the national trade association representing America’s pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs). PCMA member companies provide pharmaceutical care management services to more than 200 million Americans.

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