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Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, suggested Congress could once again move to overhaul PBMs’ controversial business practices after it passes...

The program was supposed to save the government money. It doesn’t. The Washington Post Editorial Board Republicans in Congress have made...

Let’s cut the nonsense: pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) aren’t just shady middlemen—they’re operating a masterclass in anti-competitive...

The state officials claim that ownership limits competition Consumer Affairs Reporter: Mark Huffman Key takeaways State attorneys general...

Talking Points & Analysis of President Donald J. Trump Executive Order: LOWERING  DRUG PRICES BY ONCE AGAIN PUTTING AMERICANS FIRST ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2025 LITTLE ROCK, AR  — In a major victory for independent pharmacies and patient access to care, the Arkansas State Legislature has passed House Bill 1150 , landmark legislation that prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)  from operating their own or affiliated pharmacies while simultaneously managing pharmacy benefits. Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (PUTT)  today congratulated Arkansas lawmakers and praised the passage of HB

Arkansas Advocate Reporter: Tess Vrbin A House panel Wednesday approved a bill aimed at preventing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from...

Whenever lawmakers begin discussing Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform, a familiar pattern emerges: new advocacy groups, often with...

It’s happening again. Independent pharmacies across the country are receiving notices that their pharmacy software is being phased out....

Newsweek Reporter: Suzanne Blake A Republican lawmaker has gone after UnitedHealthcare over its Medicare plan, calling the insurance...

The Natchez Democrat Reporter: Jan Griffey A Natchez pharmacist is applauding legislation being considered by the Mississippi House and...

KRCR ABC News7 Reporter: AUSTIN DENEAN | The National News Desk The House is renewing a push to take on pharmacy benefit managers that...

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their lobbyists have mastered the art of spin. They claim to lower drug prices, increase patient...

Over 90% of independent pharmacy owners worry the program would severely hurt their finances, one survey reported. Healthcare Brew...

Modern Healthcare Reporter: Michael McAuliff Lawmakers who came within days of passing new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers are...

KAKE News Reporter: Lily O'Brien When dozens of independent Kansas pharmacies close their doors Tuesday night, they won't open back up...

Author: Brandi Chane, PUTT Executive Board member In the Fall of 2024 we had the opportunity to attend the PDAB Patient Advocacy Summit...

Michigan Advance Reporter: Marty Schladen Unions that provide health benefits to nearly a half-million workers — including many in Ohio —...

For further information or an interview or a copy of the complaint, contact Michael Trunk at michael.trunk@klinespecter.com . APPLETON,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025 LITTLE ROCK, AR – In a bold move to enhance patient care and support local pharmacies, lawmakers in Arkansas have introduced a new bill aimed at banning pharmacies owned by the largest, vertically integrated pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from operating in the state. HB1150 is designed to improve patient access to medications, and ensure the sustainability of the state’s independent pharmacies, many operating in small or rural communit