PBMs Highlight Rural Partnerships Amid Continued Calls For Reform

Updated Story While the leading lobbying group for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) highlights the role of PBMs in rural pharmacy access, pharmacists’ groups remain steadfast in urging Congress to pass comprehensive legislation that would prohibit PBMs from engaging in business practices they say lead to higher prescription drug costs for patients and payers and pose a threat to the sustainability and operations of independent community pharmacies. Countering the narrative that PBM business tactics are working against other...