Idaho law, pharmacy benefit managers
High insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers
The federal government is suing some big pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for diabetic patients. Three companies that process about 80% of prescriptions in the United States — Caremark,
FTC Sues Top Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Insulin Prices
Some of the PBMs named by the FTC said in statements that the government's action showed that it does not understand how drug pricing works. But the FTC said the current system pr
Explainer: Why are US pharmacy benefit managers under fire?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Friday it was suing the country's three largest pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of abusing their power and rigging the pharmaceutical supply chain to artificially inflate the cost of insulin.
New Idaho law to regulate pharmacy benefit managers. Will it reduce prescription drug costs?
In January, a new Idaho law will take effect requiring reform of business practices by pharmacy middlemen — in search of tamping down prescription drug costs. The new law targets pharmacy benefit managers,
New Idaho law to reform pharmacy middlemen aims to lower drug costs
A new Idaho law that goes into effect in January reforms pharmacy benefit managers to increase transparency and cut prescription drug costs. The law requires reporting, bans certain practices and
Feds sue pharmacy gatekeepers over high insulin costs
The Federal Trade Commission sued on Friday the three largest pharmaceutical intermediaries charged with negotiating drug ...
Why Your Pharmacy Experience Is Miserable
Chains and independent pharmacies alike are short-staffed, leading to long lines and frustrating experiences. Here's why ...
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FTC sues pharmacy insurance managers, alleging unfair drug prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the three dominant pharmacy-benefit managers in the United States, alleging they inflated the cost of insulin by using their position as middlemen in the U.S. drug ...
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Rod Miller: Hey, Pharmacy Board -- It's Government's Responsibility To Listen
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I will submit that the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy, with armed Highway Patrol officers providing ...
US Federal Trade Commission Sues CVS Health, Cigna, UnitedHealth's Pharmacy Benefit Managers For Inflating Insulin Prices
On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a formal complaint against three major pharmacy benefit managers ...
Memphis pharmacy student wins appeal over 'vulgar' social media posts in free speech case
A former Memphis pharmacy student has won an appeal against University of Tennessee Health Science Center after the school ...
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Where pharmacy digital transformation is headed
Becker's asked chief pharmacy officers from hospitals and health systems across the U. S. to share the next steps in their technological journey.
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Buying Cannabis At Pharmacy Feels 'More Comfortable,' Says Owner Of Georgia Drugstore Launching Low-THC MMJ Sales
A Georgia pharmacy has started selling low-THC medical marijuana to registered patients statewide. Vic Johnson launched ...