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National Pharmacy Practice
Michael Zucarelli, PharmD – National Pharmacy Practice Leader
602.308.6658|
mzucarelli@cbiz.comBusiness Experience
Michael Zucarelli is a practicing pharmacist and leads CBIZ’s National Pharmacy Practice, a specialty
practice within CBIZ’s Benefits and Insurance Group. He serves as the lead pharmacy consultant for clients,
providing financial and clinical guidance to optimize a group’s pharmacy program and overall benefit strategy
that is cost-effective, compliant and sustainable. Michael’s approach focuses on client satisfaction with the
pharmacy benefit value and PBM relationship. He assists clients with financial models, pharmacy program
analysis, and clinical evaluation. Upon completion of this analysis, he presents these results concisely and
offers strategic recommendations. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and joined CBIZ in 2013.
Service Specialties
Lead clients through pharmacy benefit plan evaluation including procurement, contract review, and
implementation of pharmacy benefit management for self-insured plan sponsors
Lead planning and strategy meetings with clients to produce and maintain a cost-effective and
sustainable pharmacy benefit for their employees and dependents
Leverage PBM and carrier relationships to advocate vendor accountability and best practices on the
client’s behalf
Employ and update proprietary modeling tools to determine pricing benchmarks consistent with the
marketplace environment
Proactively advise the core CBIZ account services teams on relevant State and Federal pharmacy
issues
Foster an environment of continuous learning by leading regular, topical pharmacy discussions with
CBIZ associates
Serve as a resource for clients and CBIZ associates specific to pharmacy benefit operations, clinical
programs, and member experience
Education
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of
Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
Professional Designations
Licensed pharmacist in Arizona, Missouri, and North Carolina
Member, Academy of Managed Care