Alabama House passes bill to support independent pharmacies statewide
The House passed SB252 to support independent pharmacies by limiting pharmacy benefit manager power.
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Who benefits most from Alabama’s PBM reform? Big retailers cash in
“The root of the problem … is not here. The root of the problem is in Washington,” McWhorter told legislators.
February 28, 2025
Senate committee hears complex arguments for bills regulating PBMs
Two bills seek to limit costs and protect independent pharmacies by capping prescription prices and guaranteeing reimbursement rates.
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Local, independent pharmacies are closing every day because of the greedy practices of PBMs.
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See recent postsHow healthcare helped solidify Trump’s landslide victory
But Trump’s victory was based on more than just nostalgia for the pre-COVID economy.
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See recent postsTime for a change: Why PBM reform cannot wait any longer
This issue is now more public than ever, yet the practices of these PBMs have gone unchallenged.
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See recent postsResponse to Jessica Watkins
PBMs will not be good stewards of our taxes and premium dollars unless they are forced to be transparent.
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See recent postsRep. Moore: Choose the right drug pricing approach
The only way to effectively lower drug prices in our country is to address the root cause of the problem.
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
The country's largest pharmacy benefit managers are contributing to a rise in prescription drug prices.
July 10, 2024
Alabama employers sound the alarm on policies targeting prescription drug benefits
Employers signed a letter to members of the congressional delegation urging Congress to oppose policies targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
June 10, 2024