Pharmacy Day at Iowa Capitol saw lawmakers advance PBM reform
An Iowa bill looks to reform pharmacy benefit managers in the state and add new regulations for how they are able to operate.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform bill advances for committee vote
The bill would allow pharmacies to decline dispensing prescriptions to people if that pharmacy would be reimbursed less than its acquisition cost for that drug.
Bill in Iowa legislature proposes new rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacists are praising a bill under consideration in the Iowa House and Senate that would set new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs. Critics accuse PBMs of pocketing part of the money that should instead be reimbursing the pharmacies that fill prescriptions.
Iowa lawmakers target prescription drug prices, pharmacy reimbursements with 'PBM' bills
The bill's supporters framed it as part of the solution to addressing both high drug prices and slowing the pace of pharmacy closures in Iowa.
Indiana Statehouse bills on local pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers
Indiana lawmakers are attempting to find solutions to decrease Indiana’s elevated healthcare costs by targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) through a series of state bills. PBM’s act as middlemen when it comes to drug manufacturers and insurance companies.
Bills aim to address prescription drug costs, pharmacy closures by regulating PBMs
After passing some regulations in 2024, Iowa state lawmakers are this year once again considering legislation that would further regulate pharmacy benefit managers — or PBMs.
Iowa bill to regulate Pharmacy Benefits Managers
Iowa bill to regulate Pharmacy Benefits Managers
Iowa bill targeting PBMs advances, amid rising state pharmacy closure concerns
The bill would allow pharmacies to decline dispensing prescriptions to people if that pharmacy would be reimbursed less than its acquisition cost for that drug.
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