Express Scripts Holding Co. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. plan to expand their group purchasing efforts to include the procurement of specialty brand drugs, which are drugs that require special packaging or handling.

The efforts by Express Scripts and Walgreens will be supported by ValoremRx Specialty Solutions LLC, which will source specialty pharmaceuticals to simplify the global supply chain and lower costs for patients and clients, including patients using Express Scripts' specialty pharmacy Accredo and Walgreens specialty pharmacy.