Blue Shield of California introduced a new tool on Wednesday that notifies members when their clinician begins an e-prescription and allows them to compare lower-cost alternatives.

The new feature is called Price Check My Rx and is powered by Gemini Health, a drug price transparency company. It is available in the Blue Shield of California mobile app. With Price Check My Rx, members are able to see their out-of-pocket price for new or renewed prescription medications ordered by their doctor. In addition, they’re able to review alternative medications that may cost less, see other in-network pharmacies or check for discounts.

The clinicians prescribing the medications also receive the same information on lower-cost alternatives when they’re e-prescribing. That way, they can work with

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