Express Scripts Government Contracts
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Express Scripts government contracts totaled $1.1B across 44 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 100.3% in FY2026 versus FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer for Express Scripts, accounting for $1.1B, or 100% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were -$1,614,993 across 7 awards with activity that year, a change of -100.3% from $561,111,047 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,083,992,573 across 44 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- -$1.6M
- Awards in FY2026
- 7
- Change vs FY2025
- -100.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Express Scripts federal contracts by year
Express Scripts federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$1,614,993 | 7 | -100.3% |
| FY2025 | $561,111,047 | 15 | +7% |
| FY2024 | $524,496,518 | 33 | n/a |
About Express Scripts's federal contracts
Express Scripts's federal contract obligations fell 100% from FY2024 ($524M) to FY2026 (-$1.6M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Express Scripts's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is direct health and medical insurance carriers (NAICS 524114), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Express Scripts contract work are Missouri, District of Columbia and North Carolina; Missouri alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award Express Scripts contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Express Scripts Inc. Express Scripts DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,079,778,848 | 99.6% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $4,082,445 | 0.4% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $114,445 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $16,835 | <0.1% |
Express Scripts contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Express Scripts's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersNAICS 524114 | $1,079,778,848 | 99.6% |
| 2 | Emergency and Other Relief ServicesNAICS 624230 | $3,946,634 | 0.4% |
| 3 | Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension FundsNAICS 524292 | $135,811 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingNAICS 325412 | $131,279 | <0.1% |
Where Express Scripts contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $1,079,617,791 | 99.6% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $4,366,809 | 0.4% |
| 3 | North Carolina | $10,230 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Express Scripts
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (NAICS 524114), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc. | $65,126,122,382 |
| 2 | Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp | $38,366,512,085 |
| 3 | United Concordia Companies, Inc. | $1,161,083,618 |
| 4 | Palmetto Gba, LLC | $940,589,637 |
| 5 | Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC | $822,781,703 |
Recent Express Scripts contract awards
The latest Express Scripts contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesEMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EPAP) SUPPORT - PRE-ACTIVATION PHASE AND MAINTENANCE (ONE TIME SYSTEM SET-UP) FOR OPTION PERIOD IV | $45,665 | 75A50226F62014 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesEPAP SUPPORT FOR TYPHOON BAVI | $487,545 | 75A50226F62013 |
| May 22, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesEMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EPAP) SUPPORT FOR TYPHOON SINLAKU | $656,332 | 75A50226F62012 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Department of Health and Human ServicesONE-TIME PRE-ACTIVATION AND MAINTENANCE | $44,335 | 75A50225F62011 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Department of Health and Human ServicesLA 1/17/2025 - 3/15/2025 | $36,743 | 75A50225F62010 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAY LIQUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24225P0317 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN SERVICES TO PERFORM ACTIVITIES ENROLLED IN THE EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EPAP) IN SPECIFIC COUNTIES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINA DUE TO THE HURRIC | $3,000,080 | 75A50225F62007 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIGUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24225P0195 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN SERVICES TO PERFORM ACTIVITIES ENROLLED IN THE EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EPAP) IN SPECIFIC COUNTIES WITHIN GEORGIA DUE TO THE HURRICANE HEL | $64,251 | 75A50225F62009 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN SERVICES TO PERFORM ACTIVITIES ENROLLED IN THE EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EPAP) IN SPECIFIC COUNTIES WITHIN TENNESSEE DUE TO THE HURRICANE H | $69,893 | 75A50225F62008 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIQUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24225P0061 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIQUID 3BT 540ML | $10,230 | 36C24224P1891 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD ONE | $43,044 | 75A50224F62006 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24224P1642 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsXYWAV | $10,230 | 36C24624P1628 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsXYWAV MEDICATION | $10,230 | 36C24624P1457 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV 540ML | $10,230 | 36C24224P1513 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsXYWAV MEDICATION 68727-0150-01 | $10,230 | 36C24624P1316 |
| May 30, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIQUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24224P1316 |
| May 2, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsXYWAV MEDICATION | $10,230 | 36C24624P1148 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIQUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24224P1118 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIALTY PHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIQUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24224P0960 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Department of JusticeEMERGENCY PURCHASE OF SODIUM OXYBATE FOR DAVIS, JAMES, 57376-509 | $16,835 | 15B20824P00000073 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsXYWAV LIQUID 540ML BT PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FOR MARGARET COCHRAN CORBIN VAMC, MANHATTAN CAMPUS. | $10,230 | 36C24224P0760 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Department of Veterans AffairsPHARMACY ORDER XYWAV LIQUID 540ML BT | $10,230 | 36C24224P0581 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Express Scripts
Large prime contractors such as Express Scripts buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Express Scripts is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Express Scripts make from government contracts?
- Express Scripts Inc received $1.1B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 44 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received -$1.6M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Express Scripts?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B to Express Scripts from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Express Scripts do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Express Scripts's largest federal contract industries are direct health and medical insurance carriers (NAICS 524114), emergency and other relief services (NAICS 624230) and pharmacy benefit management and other third party administration of insurance and pension funds (NAICS 524292).
- Where does Express Scripts perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Express Scripts contract dollars went to work in Missouri ($1.1B), District of Columbia ($4.4M) and North Carolina ($10.2K).
- Are Express Scripts's government contracts growing?
- Express Scripts's federal contract obligations fell 100% from FY2024 ($524M) to FY2026 (-$1.6M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Express Scripts?
- Look at the agencies and industries Express Scripts works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.