pharmacy benefit managers
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Barring Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Owning Pharmacies In State
Attorney General Tim Griffin said he plans to appeal the judge's decision. read more >
CVS and Express Scripts Sue Arkansas Over Restriction on Pharmacy Benefit Managers
CVS said the new law represents "an assault on free commerce" and will force it to close pharmacies in the state. read more >
Arkansas Bans Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Owning Pharmacies in State
Supporters of the restrictions have said pharmacy benefit managers are forcing independent pharmacies, especially in rural areas, out of business. read more >
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Arkansas Sues 2 Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Accusing Them of Fueling Opioid Epidemic in State
The suit against Express Scripts Inc. and Optum Inc. says the companies did not take "sufficient action" to curb excessive opioid prescriptions. read more >
FTC Plans Inquiry Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
The agency is looking at drug manufacturer rebates and how they affect formulary design and the cost of drugs. read more >
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Lonoke Drug Store Targets Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Lackie Drug Store of Lonoke is suing six of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the country, saying it won’t be able to survive because the drug reimbursement rates it receives from the PBMs are often below its cost. read more >
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Arkansas Lawmakers Advance Regulation of Pharmacy Managers
An Arkansas House panel advanced a proposal Tuesday to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, as lawmakers began a special session focused primarily on addressing a cut in reimbursements rates pharmacists have seen. read more >
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