UNH · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Pharmacy Utilization Trends

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC · 2026-08-10 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Optum Rx fulfilled 387 million adjusted scripts in the second quarter of 2026, down from 414 million in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting lower membership at UnitedHealthcare. Retail and specialty pharmacy growth partly offset the reduction in overall script volume. Specialty pharmacy was the principal source of segment growth, while reduced script volumes weighed on results.

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