#PharmacyProtection — Bluesky Posts

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2 weeks ago

Committee advances strike‑all to HB 697 aimed at PBM practices and pharmacy protections A strike‑all to HB 697 that retains requirements preventing PBMs from forcing pharmacies to accept losses and that exempts PBMs serving only PACE programs was reported favorably. Independent pharmacists and trade groups urged stronger enforcement and cited an OIR report alleging PBM noncooperation.

Florida's HB 697 is set to reshape the pharmacy landscape by tackling the secretive practices of PBMs and protecting small independent pharmacies from unfair burdens.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Pharmacists warn ArrayRx-style drug discount card could shift fees onto pharmacies; treasurer cites state savings and governance safeguards At Ways & Means, committee considered amended H.577 to establish a Vermont prescription drug discount card. Pharmacists testified that ArrayRx/ArrayRx-like cards often collect per-transaction fees that reduce pharmacy margins; the state treasurer supported participation, citing other states' savings and governance and saying Vermont would not be charged a program fee.

Pharmacists in Vermont are raising alarms over a proposed prescription drug discount card program that could squeeze their profits, while the state treasurer touts potential savings for residents.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill to curb PBM audit practices and conflicts of interest SB 1256 would standardize pharmacy audits by PBMs, limit frequency and scope, and require proportional penalties; pharmacists testified the bill is needed to prevent conflicts where PBMs own retail pharmacies and to protect community pharmacies from burdensome audits.

Senate Bill 1256 could revolutionize pharmacy audits in Florida, ensuring fairness and transparency while protecting local pharmacies from burdensome practices.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 year ago

Senate Bill 1122 expands Texas PBM regulations following Supreme Court rulings Senate Bill 1122 enforces state regulations on PBMs to protect pharmacies and patients.

Texas is taking a bold step to regulate pharmacy benefit managers and protect both patients and independent pharmacies—could this change the landscape of healthcare in the state?

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