CivicaScript, a Lehi-based nonprofit formed to provide affordable, essential generic medicines, has named Brent J. Eberle as its new president. Eberle will join CivicaScript on Sept. 30, replacing the organization’s first president, Gina Guinasso, who resigned in June.
Eberle will join CivicaScript from Navitus Health Solutions, where he currently serves as chief pharmacy officer. In this role, Eberle has been instrumental in overseeing the strategic development and management of Navitus’ pharmacy programs, leading efforts to reduce medication costs and improve patient outcomes.
“[Eberle’s] innovative approach to pharmacy benefit management has garnered national recognition, positioning Navitus as a leader in the industry,” a CivicaScript release said.
In addition to his leadership at Navitus, Eberle has played a significant role in shaping drug policy at both the state and national levels. He testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, sharing his expertise on drug pricing and emphasizing the need for transparency and solutions that ensure both patients and plan sponsors have access to affordable medications. Eberle also served on the Wisconsin Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices, a bipartisan group focused on addressing the high cost of prescription medications.
“We are thrilled to have a business and pharmacy executive of Brent’s caliber on board to lead CivicaScript on its important next stage of growth,” said Ned McCoy, president and CEO of Civica Inc., the parent organization of CivicaScript. “Given CivicaScript’s strong member relationship with Navitus, Brent knows the business and embodies the mission — an ideal foundation to hit the ground running.”
CivicaScript was founded in 2020 by Civica and a number of health care systems nationwide, including Utah-based Intermountain Health. Its members include Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and 19 independent BCBS health plans, Elevance Health, Health Care Service Corp., AffirmedRx, Navitus Health Solutions, Boilermakers National Health and Welfare Fund and Scripius.
“I can’t imagine a more invigorating time to lead CivicaScript as it prepares to launch new, lower-cost generic medicines in the coming year,” Eberle said. “The organization’s mission — to make quality generic medicines affordable and available to everyone — is good for consumers and good for society. The future is bright, and I am energized to take CivicaScript forward.”