Express Scripts

User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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Top Insights This Week

Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Express Scripts's key feedback

1

Prior Authorization Delays

A significant number of users, approximately 20%, experience delays in receiving their medications due to the cumbersome prior authorization process. This often results in extended periods without necessary treatment, causing frustration and dissatisfaction.

The prior authorization process is so slow that I've been untreated for over three months.

2

App Navigation Issues

Around 15% of users find the app difficult to navigate, with complaints about its complexity and slow response times. This makes it challenging for users to manage their prescriptions efficiently, leading to a preference for using the website or calling customer service.

The app is too complicated and slow, making it easier to use the website instead.

3

Auto Refill Problems

Approximately 10% of users report issues with the auto refill feature, where medications are not refilled as expected, causing disruptions in medication schedules. Users express frustration over having to repeatedly set up auto refills.

I constantly have to reset my medications on auto refill, causing me to run out of meds.

4

Poor Customer Service

About 12% of users are dissatisfied with customer service, citing long wait times and unhelpful responses. This lack of support exacerbates issues with prescription management and contributes to a negative overall experience.

I've spent hours on the phone with customer service trying to resolve prescription issues.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

GoodRx
GoodRx receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its ability to save users money on prescriptions, often offering better prices than insurance. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the significant savings it provides, making it a highly recommended app for managing medication costs.

#2 RUNNER UP

Express Scripts
Express Scripts receives mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the convenience and cost savings, while others report issues with app functionality and customer service. Users express frustration with technical glitches and difficulties in managing prescriptions, but acknowledge the potential benefits when the app works correctly.

#3 Straggler

CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is criticized for its app's technical issues, poor user interface, and frequent login problems. Users report dissatisfaction with customer service and the app's inability to provide accurate prescription information, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
Competitors Analysis
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GoodRx
#1 Users Choice
GoodRx receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its ability to save users money on prescriptions, often offering better prices than insurance. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the significant savings it provides, making it a highly recommended app for managing medication costs.
Express Scripts
#2 Runner-up
Express Scripts receives mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the convenience and cost savings, while others report issues with app functionality and customer service. Users express frustration with technical glitches and difficulties in managing prescriptions, but acknowledge the potential benefits when the app works correctly.
CVS Caremark
#3 Straggler
CVS Caremark is criticized for its app's technical issues, poor user interface, and frequent login problems. Users report dissatisfaction with customer service and the app's inability to provide accurate prescription information, leading to a frustrating experience for many.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Prior Authorization Delays
The prior authorization process significantly delays medication receipt, with users experiencing untreated conditions for extended periods due to outdated formularies and complex requirements. This inefficiency in the authorization workflow is causing dissatisfaction and prolonged patient suffering.
After waiting over three months, I'm still untreated due to the convoluted prior authorization process.
Pharmacy Search Issues
The pharmacy search feature is ineffective, particularly when using the preferred pharmacy filter, resulting in no listings and forcing users to rely on non-shipping options. This limitation hinders users from efficiently managing their prescriptions.
The preferred pharmacy filter shows no results, making it impossible to find a suitable pharmacy.
Auto Refill Inconsistencies
The auto refill feature is unreliable, with medications being sent prematurely or requiring manual reordering, leading to medication shortages and user frustration. This inconsistency disrupts medication adherence and user trust in the service.
Despite being on auto refill, I had to manually reorder my medication and was left without it for 10 days.
App Navigation Challenges
The app's navigation is cumbersome and unintuitive, requiring users to navigate multiple screens for simple tasks, which is particularly challenging for senior users. This complexity detracts from the user experience and accessibility.
Order Status Confusion
Users face confusion regarding prescription status, with discrepancies between displayed refill counts and actual order requirements, leading to unexpected new prescription requests. This lack of clarity in order status communication frustrates users.
A prescription showed refills remaining, but after ordering, it required a new prescription, causing confusion.
Customer Service Frustrations
Interacting with customer service is time-consuming and often unproductive, with users needing multiple calls to resolve issues, and experiencing poor communication and accountability. This inefficiency in support services exacerbates user dissatisfaction.
I spent over four hours on calls to resolve prescription issues, with little progress and poor communication.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Prior Authorization Delays
The prior authorization process significantly delays medication receipt, with users experiencing untreated conditions for extended periods due to outdated formularies and complex requirements. This inefficiency in the authorization workflow is causing dissatisfaction and prolonged patient suffering.
Pharmacy Search Issues
The pharmacy search feature is ineffective, particularly when using the preferred pharmacy filter, resulting in no listings and forcing users to rely on non-shipping options. This limitation hinders users from efficiently managing their prescriptions.
Auto Refill Inconsistencies
The auto refill feature is unreliable, with medications being sent prematurely or requiring manual reordering, leading to medication shortages and user frustration. This inconsistency disrupts medication adherence and user trust in the service.
App Navigation Challenges
The app's navigation is cumbersome and unintuitive, requiring users to navigate multiple screens for simple tasks, which is particularly challenging for senior users. This complexity detracts from the user experience and accessibility.
Order Status Confusion
Users face confusion regarding prescription status, with discrepancies between displayed refill counts and actual order requirements, leading to unexpected new prescription requests. This lack of clarity in order status communication frustrates users.
Customer Service Frustrations
Interacting with customer service is time-consuming and often unproductive, with users needing multiple calls to resolve issues, and experiencing poor communication and accountability. This inefficiency in support services exacerbates user dissatisfaction.

Quotes of the week

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The prior authorization process is frustrating and delays medication receipt. It often requires multiple steps and communication with doctors, causing significant delays in treatment.
CaptBob1790
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app is difficult to navigate and often requires multiple steps to complete simple tasks like ordering prescriptions. It lacks intuitive design and can be frustrating to use.
DollyiPhone
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app frequently has system errors, making it impossible to check out prescriptions. This complicates the process and requires constant reinstallation to function properly.
JP Munsayac
Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The prior authorization process is frustrating and delays medication receipt. It often requires multiple steps and communication with doctors, causing significant delays in treatment.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app is difficult to navigate and often requires multiple steps to complete simple tasks like ordering prescriptions. It lacks intuitive design and can be frustrating to use.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app frequently has system errors, making it impossible to check out prescriptions. This complicates the process and requires constant reinstallation to function properly.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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