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Arkansas Bans PBMs in Pharmacies, CVS Challenges Law

6/12/2025

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Arkansas has taken a bold step by enacting Act 624, which prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from running pharmacies, aiming to tackle unethical practices and reduce drug costs. However, CVS warns this could jeopardize access for over 300,000 residents and threaten jobs. In response, CVS and other PBMs are challenging the law in court, citing constitutional concerns.

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Story summary

Arkansas has taken a bold step by enacting Act 624, which prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from running pharmacies, aiming to tackle unethical practices and reduce drug costs. However, CVS warns this could jeopardize access for over 300,000 residents and threaten jobs. In response, CVS and other PBMs are challenging the law in court, citing constitutional concerns.