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Rep. Carter Pushes Legislation to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers

8/27/2025

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Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson met with independent pharmacists to discuss the impact of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on profits.
Carter proposed legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring fair compensation for pharmacies.
Critics contend that PBMs inflate drug prices and prioritize costly medications; the FTC is suing major PBMs for price manipulation.
A previous Georgia bill to regulate PBMs was vetoed by Gov. Brian Kemp over potential costs.

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Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson met with independent pharmacists to discuss the impact of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on profits.
Carter proposed legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring fair compensation for pharmacies.
Critics contend that PBMs inflate drug prices and prioritize costly medications; the FTC is suing major PBMs for price manipulation.
A previous Georgia bill to regulate PBMs was vetoed by Gov. Brian Kemp over potential costs.