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Michigan Sues Express Scripts for Pharmacy Desert Crisis

5/3/2025

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Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics for anticompetitive practices affecting independent pharmacies.
The lawsuit alleges their agreement has led to pharmacy deserts, especially in Detroit, where many neighborhoods lack pharmacies.
Express Scripts dominates 89% of Michigan's PBM market, resulting in higher medication costs and pharmacy closures.
Attorney General Dana Nessel highlights the detrimental effect on residents' access to essential medications.
The lawsuit references prior legal actions against these companies for similar collusion and price-fixing concerns.

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Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics for anticompetitive practices affecting independent pharmacies.
The lawsuit alleges their agreement has led to pharmacy deserts, especially in Detroit, where many neighborhoods lack pharmacies.
Express Scripts dominates 89% of Michigan's PBM market, resulting in higher medication costs and pharmacy closures.
Attorney General Dana Nessel highlights the detrimental effect on residents' access to essential medications.
The lawsuit references prior legal actions against these companies for similar collusion and price-fixing concerns.