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Mississippi Pharmacists Demand Action Against Exploitative PBMs

3/4/2025

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Independent pharmacists in Mississippi are rallying for legislative action against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), highlighting unethical practices that jeopardize their livelihoods. With inadequate reimbursements forcing closures, such as the beloved People’s Drug Store, proposed bills in both chambers seek to rein in PBM practices and safeguard the future of independent pharmacies.

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Story summary

Independent pharmacists in Mississippi are rallying for legislative action against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), highlighting unethical practices that jeopardize their livelihoods. With inadequate reimbursements forcing closures, such as the beloved People’s Drug Store, proposed bills in both chambers seek to rein in PBM practices and safeguard the future of independent pharmacies.