Idaho law, pharmacy benefit managers
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,
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,
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.
Pharmacy benefit managers respond to FTC's lawsuit over insulin drug prices
CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'The Exchange' to report the latest on the FTC's lawsuit against drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices.
FTC Sues Top Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Insulin Prices
The federal government is suing three big pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for patients with d
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.
Pharmacy benefit managers will have to pay Arkansas drugstores dispensing fees under new rule
The Arkansas Insurance Department will require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to include dispensing fees in their reimbursements to pharmacies for prescription drugs, a legislative panel ruled Thursday.
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
FTC sues OptumRx, rivals over insulin pricing
UnitedHealth Group division calls the action “baseless” and shows “profound misunderstanding” of drug pricing.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...