prescriptions

Keep health care affordable by protecting the tools that work

Some proposals in Washington, pushed by large drug manufacturers, would move us in the wrong direction.

December 5, 2025

Prior authorization form, report of analysis form, x-ray picture and prescription blank next to the stethoscope and pen

Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor

Delays caused by prior authorization are a growing problem that leave frustrated patients stuck.

September 5, 2024

Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day

Held twice each year, Take Back Day aims to reduce the risk of medication misuse and potential drug overdoses.

June 12, 2024

Working at state and federal levels to oppose government mandates

For employers, pharmacy benefit companies provide much-needed flexibility that makes it easier to offer coverage to their employees.

November 6, 2023

Stethoscope tied in a knot around a fist full of money

PBMs harm patients and increase drug costs

PBMs put profits before medicine. It’s time Congress did something about it.

May 16, 2023

Take action to address cost of medications

I am hopeful that our congressional delegation will pass legislation to protect patients.

January 24, 2023

Why are my prescriptions so costly? Ask pharmacy benefit managers

The behind the scenes work of PBMs can make potentially lifesaving, or sustaining, medications nearly impossible for those patients who need them most.

March 7, 2022

Report: Opioid prescriptions in Alabama down by 38 percent

Alabama physicians are prescribing lower and safer dosages of opioids to prescribed patients.

September 21, 2021

Nearly $50 million awarded to assist low-income Alabamians with winter energy bills

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $50 million in grants to assist with energy bills. The $46.6 million in grants was awarded Friday to help low-income families in Alabama with their energy bills. The grants, which were issued to 21 community service agencies throughout the state, provide emergency funds to help low-income families heat their … Continued

December 17, 2018

Fighting the opioid epidemic

For too long, a problem of epic proportion has been growing outside of the headlines in the United States: the opioid epidemic. The reality is that we can no longer wait to take action. Drug overdose is now a leading cause of death in the United States. One hundred seventy-five Americans are dying every day … Continued

June 18, 2018