UNH · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Pharmacy Volume Trends

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

Optum Rx adjusted scripts fell to 387 million in the second quarter of 2026 from 414 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily because UnitedHealthcare served fewer people. Retail and specialty pharmacy growth partly offset the reduced script volume, with specialty pharmacy also supporting segment performance. The company expects pharmacy demand to remain linked to membership levels across UnitedHealthcare offerings.

Key facts

• Optum Rx revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 decreased due to reduced script volume from contraction in people served at UnitedHealthcare, partially offset by growth in retail and specialty pharmacy; six-month revenues increased due to retail and specialty pharmacy growth partially offset by reduced script volume. source
• Optum Rx fulfilled 387 million adjusted scripts in Q2 2026 compared to 414 million adjusted scripts in Q2 2025. source