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.
Federal regulators sue three pharmacy benefit managers over high insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission said the three companies' practices have artificially inflated list prices for 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 ...
FTC Sues Pharmacy Middlemen For Allegedly Inflating Insulin Prices
Months earlier, the agency released a report alleging the companies drove up the costs of some medications, including insulin ...
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 ...
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Pharmacy Organizations Unite to Commemorate Second Annual Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
Today, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) jointly recognize September 20 as Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day. Established ...
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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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 ...
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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 ...
Guardian Pharmacy targets up to $974 mln valuation in US IPO
Guardian Pharmacy Services said on Monday it was targeting a valuation as much as $973.5 million in its initial public ...