PCMA and NACDS respond to PBM reform legislation in Illinois
The legislation includes banning spread pricing and requiring PBMs to pass 100% of manufacturer rebates to health plans or patients.
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NACDS urges Congress act as key PBM reforms are stripped from budget bill
The removed provisions—a ban on PBM spread pricing in Medicaid managed care and a reimbursement rate floor—were included in both the House bill and the Senate Finance Committee's version.
NACDS applauds Senate action on PBM reforms, joining House in bipartisan push
The legislation would require full transparency from PBMs, including the complete pass-through of ingredient costs and pharmacy dispensing fees.
PCMA sues Arkansas over PBM law
PCMA argues the law is unconstitutional and may disrupt access to mail-order and specialty medications.
Express Scripts and CVS Health sue to block Arkansas PBM law
The lawsuits argue that the law, scheduled to take effect in 2026, is unconstitutional under multiple provisions.
CVS Health may be forced to close over 20 Arkansas stores following PBM law
CVS Health had lobbied against the law, running TV ads and calling on the governor to veto the bill. The company says the law will harm patients and the economy.
NACDS applauds Trump executive order, urges swift PBM reforms
NACDS emphasizes the importance of enacting the sound reforms that are ready to go and broadly supported in Congress.
NACDS releases statement on advancing PBM reform through Senate “hotline”
“By whatever means, the consensus PBM reforms are long overdue and need to be enacted now. The negative impacts of inaction are mounting for Americans and for their pharmacies.”