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PBMs Face Backlash: Federal Scrutiny Sparks Reform Push

1/31/2025

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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are under fire as federal investigations and state lawsuits accuse them of driving up drug prices. With bipartisan support in Congress pushing for reform, the call for transparency and fair pricing grows louder. The FTC's lawsuit against major PBMs marks a pivotal moment, hinting at significant shifts in the industry ahead.

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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are under fire as federal investigations and state lawsuits accuse them of driving up drug prices. With bipartisan support in Congress pushing for reform, the call for transparency and fair pricing grows louder. The FTC's lawsuit against major PBMs marks a pivotal moment, hinting at significant shifts in the industry ahead.