UNH is trading up 3.02% at $396.06 as its Optum Rx unit announces a shift toward a transparent, flat-fee pharmacy pricing model.

  • The new model, set to launch in 2027, aims to improve transparency by eliminating spread pricing, a move drawing positive investor attention.
  • UnitedHealth is significantly outperforming the broader market, with the S&P 500 down 0.38% and the Nasdaq shedding 1.23%.