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North Carolina Bill Aims to Cut Prescription Drug Costs

5/2/2025

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North Carolina's House Bill 163 seeks to lower prescription drug costs by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
It prohibits "spread pricing" and requires drug discounts to be passed on to patients.
Proponents argue it enhances fairness, while opponents caution it could raise overall healthcare expenses.
The bill has received bipartisan support in the House and is currently under consideration in the state Senate.

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Story summary

North Carolina's House Bill 163 seeks to lower prescription drug costs by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
It prohibits "spread pricing" and requires drug discounts to be passed on to patients.
Proponents argue it enhances fairness, while opponents caution it could raise overall healthcare expenses.
The bill has received bipartisan support in the House and is currently under consideration in the state Senate.