County health plan rises 9% as GLP‑1 drugs drive pharmacy costs; consultants propose sourcing and plan changes A consultant review found Cameron County'''s health plan costs rose about 9.16% year over year to roughly $22.13 million, with five GLP‑1 drugs accounting for about 47% of pharmacy costs. Consultants recommended options including international sourcing, specialty tiers, and coinsurance; commissioners directed staff to pursue feasibility and brought

Cameron County's health plan costs have surged by 9.16%, driven largely by high expenses from GLP-1 drugs, prompting urgent discussions on cost-saving strategies.

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