UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 2, 2011

Express Scripts, Inc.

Delaware		0-20199		43-1420563
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Express Way, St. Louis, MO		63121
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 314-996-0900

Not Applicable

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Item 8.01. Other Events

Beginning September 2, 2011, Express Scripts, Inc. distributed the following materials each of which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference:

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Benefits of Express Scripts — Medco Merger to independent pharmacies (Exhibit 99.1)

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The Express Scripts — Medco Merger: A Partnership Driven by a Competitive Market (Exhibit 99.2)

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The Express Scripts — Medco Merger’s Approach to Better Patient Care (Exhibit 99.3)

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The Express Scripts — Medco Merger: A Partnership for Lower Costs (Exhibit 99.4)

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Express Scripts — Medco: A Partnership for Better Patient Outcomes, Lower Costs (Exhibit 99.5)

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Health Care Reform Bullets (Exhibit 99.6)

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Benefits of Express Scripts — Medco Merger to independent pharmacies
	99.2			The Express Scripts — Medco Merger: A Partnership Driven by a Competitive Market
	99.3			The Express Scripts — Medco Merger’s Approach to Better Patient Care
	99.4			The Express Scripts — Medco Merger: A Partnership for Lower Costs
	99.5			Express Scripts — Medco: A Partnership for Better Patient Outcomes, Lower Costs
	99.6			Health Care Reform Bullets

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: September 2, 2011