Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ have been under more scrutiny than ever over their role in increasing prescription drug costs. Listen to this week’s episode for insight on whether PBM’s are still providing a necessary and valuable service, or if they have worn out their welcome. 

 

Informational Links:

- https://www.pcmanet.org/pharmacy-benefit-companies-101-a-primer/  

- https://content.naic.org/cipr-topics/health-insurance

- https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2019/apr/pharmacy-benefit-managers-and-their-role-drug-spending

- https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/senate-bill-aims-ban-pbm-practices-such-spread-pricing-and-boost-ftc-enforcement-powers  

- https://content.naic.org/cipr-topics/pharmacy-benefit-managers#:~:text=PBMs%20create%20formularies%2C%20negotiate%20rebates,manage%20mail%2Dorder%20specialty%20pharmacies

- https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/mark-cuban-cost-plus-drugs-launches-billing-program-pharmacies  

- https://medcitynews.com/2023/04/express-scripts-launches-new-solutions-to-advance-drug-price-transparency/ 

- https://medcitynews.com/2023/02/pbms-come-under-fire-during-senate-hearing/

- https://medcitynews.com/2023/03/bipartisan-legislation-efforts-build-against-pbms/

- https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/express-scripts-aims-boost-independent-pharmacists-rural-areas 

- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/express-scripts-launches-new-initiative-to-expand-rural-health-care-access-through-partnerships-with-independent-pharmacies-301802608.html

- https://www.axios.com/2023/03/17/sanofi-insulin-price-cap-rebate-medicaid

- https://www.axios.com/2022/10/18/insulin-rationing-prices-study

- https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/03/heres-why-slashing-insulin-prices-will-actually-save-big-pharma-money/amp/

- https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/03/heres-why-slashing-insulin-prices-will-actually-save-big-pharma-money/amp/