Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Pharmacy Benefit Managers are instrumental partners we have to keep prescription drug costs manageable.
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See recent postsPharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
A system to negotiate costs on behalf of the patient has turned into a system benefiting a very small fraction of the industry.
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, explained how compounders filled gaps during drug shortages and provided custom formulations.
Sen. Britt challenges current pharmacy benefit structure
At a Senate hearing, Britt questioned how pharmacy benefit managers contribute to rural pharmacy closures and limit access to healthcare in communities like Alabama.
May 15, 2025
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
The Community Pharmacy Relief Act was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 15, 2025.
April 16, 2025
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See recent postsGov. Ivey must say “No” to prescription drug price hikes for patients
This bill is nothing more than big government run amok, allowing the state to dictate how businesses can and cannot be compensated.
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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See recent postsReject Big Pharma’s money-grab that would harm Alabama’s businesses, employees
The proposed changes to PBMs will place an unnecessary financial strain on Alabama’s businesses and families.
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies.
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
The legislation comes as independent pharmacies across the state continue to close.
March 19, 2025