
Humana Pharmacy is the mail-order and specialty pharmacy service of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The business was rebranded CenterWell Pharmacy in 2022 as part of Humana's consolidation of its healthcare services under the CenterWell name. It provides home-delivery prescription fulfillment, specialty pharmacy services, and pharmacy benefit integration for Humana's Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial members.
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Pharmacy (CenterWell Pharmacy) | Humana Inc. | Wholly owned |
Humana built its pharmacy operations to support its Medicare Advantage and Part D members, developing mail-order fulfillment and specialty pharmacy capabilities through the 2000s and 2010s as pharmacy benefits became a core Medicare Advantage differentiator. The business included retail pharmacies, mail-order centers, and specialty pharmacy programs.
In 2022, Humana consolidated its care-delivery businesses under the CenterWell brand: CenterWell Pharmacy (formerly Humana Pharmacy), CenterWell Senior Primary Care (formerly Partners in Primary Care), and CenterWell Home Health (built from the Kindred at Home acquisition). The rebrand positioned pharmacy as part of the integrated care platform rather than a standalone benefit.
In 2026, Humana cited CenterWell Pharmacy as benefiting from a material earnings tailwind tied to the Medicare Advantage membership surge of approximately 20 percent in the annual enrollment period, reflecting the direct link between insurance membership growth and pharmacy volume.
What does Humana own?
Humana owns a portfolio of health insurance and healthcare service brands organized under the Humana master brand and the CenterWell service brand. The portfolio includes Humana Medicare (Medicare Advantage plans), Humana Medicaid (managed care in 13 states), Humana Marketplace (ACA exchange plans), Humana Pharmacy (prescription drug services), CenterWell (senior primary care clinics, pharmacy, and home health), Humana Group Plans (employer-sponsored specialty products), and Humana Individual Plans (individual and family coverage).
Is Humana publicly traded?
Yes. Humana Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol HUM. The company has been publicly traded since its corporate restructuring in the 1990s and is a component of major healthcare sector indices. Its market capitalization fluctuates with earnings performance and Medicare Advantage policy developments.
Who founded Humana?
Humana was founded in 1961 by David A. Jones Sr. and Wendell Cherry in Louisville, Kentucky, originally as a nursing home company called Extendicare Inc. The company pivoted to hospital management in the 1970s and then to health insurance in 1993, when it spun off its hospital operations. Jones served as CEO for decades and remained chairman until his retirement.
Where is Humana headquartered?
Humana is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The company has maintained its headquarters in Louisville since its founding in 1961. Humana operates major offices and care delivery facilities across the United States to support its national Medicare Advantage and Medicaid operations.
How many brands does Humana own?
Humana owns 8 major brands and product lines across its health insurance and healthcare services portfolio. These include Humana Medicare, Humana Medicaid, Humana Marketplace, Humana Pharmacy, Humana Healthcare Services, CenterWell, Humana Group Plans, and Humana Individual Plans. The company uses a focused brand strategy rather than a broad multi-brand portfolio.
Who owns Humana?
Humana is publicly owned with shares trading on the NYSE under ticker HUM. Ownership is distributed among institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. No single shareholder holds a controlling interest. Major institutional holders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation. The company operates independently without any parent organization.
What is Humana's revenue?
Humana reported FY2025 revenue of $129.7 billion, up from $117.8 billion in FY2024. For FY2026, the company guided to total revenue of at least $160 billion. The Insurance segment generated $124.6 billion in FY2025 revenue, representing 96.3% of consolidated premiums and services revenue. The company's revenue is heavily concentrated in Medicare Advantage, which accounted for 82.6% of Insurance segment premiums in FY2025.
Is Humana involved in any legal proceedings?
Yes. Humana is appealing a federal court's October 2025 decision rejecting its challenge to CMS Star Ratings methodology. The company also faces an ongoing DOJ investigation into Medicare Advantage risk adjustment practices. Additionally, Humana is subject to routine litigation related to claim denials and coverage decisions, which is typical for large health insurers. The company discloses material legal matters in its SEC filings.
Mail-order pharmacy reduces dispensing waste through 90-day supplies, consolidated packaging, and temperature-controlled logistics. The business participates in Humana's drug-affordability programs and medication-therapy-management services for complex members.
CenterWell Pharmacy has been recognized in pharmacy benefit and mail-order satisfaction metrics as part of Humana's Medicare Advantage service offerings, though it does not carry separate public-facing awards distinct from the parent brand.
PBM Industry Scrutiny: As part of the insurance-linked pharmacy sector, CenterWell Pharmacy operates amid federal scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers, spread pricing, and formulary practices, though Humana's pharmacy is primarily a dispensing operation rather than a separate PBM.
Specialty Drug Pricing: Specialty pharmacy is at the center of the national drug-pricing debate, with Humana's specialty dispensing costs subject to the same inflation pressures facing all payers.
Mail-Order Delays: Periodic member complaints about fulfillment timing occur, consistent with industry-wide mail-order logistics challenges.
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| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana | USA | 2022 | Growth segment | United states | Seniors-65-plus | |
| Cvs Health | USA | 1963 | Mass market | United states | All Genders | |
| Cencora | USA | 1989 | Mass market | Global | All-ages | |
| Unitedhealth Group | USA | 2011 | Mass market | Global | All-ages | |
| Humana | USA | 2022 | Market leader | United states | Seniors-65-plus |
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