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Pharmacy Benefit Managers Under Scrutiny

Updated 2026-09-28 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground in their opposition to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), with some states banning companies that own both PBMs and brick-and-mortar pharmacies, while a federal proposal has gained bipartisan support.

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Some states have considered barring companies that own a PBM from also owning brick-and-mortar pharmacies, as CVS does. Two states have followed through. A similar proposal at the federal level has gained prominent sponsors, aligning conservative, business-friendly Republicans with Democrats traditi
2026-09-28 09:00 UTC
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