Legislature Alabama House passes bill to support independent pharmacies statewide The House passed SB252 to support independent pharmacies by limiting pharmacy benefit manager power. Mary Claire WootenApril 9, 2025
News Who benefits most from Alabama’s PBM reform? Big retailers cash in “The root of the problem … is not here. The root of the problem is in Washington,” McWhorter told legislators. StaffFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Senate committee hears complex arguments for bills regulating PBMs Two bills seek to limit costs and protect independent pharmacies by capping prescription prices and guaranteeing reimbursement rates. Josh MoonFebruary 20, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Patients and PBMs Local, independent pharmacies are closing every day because of the greedy practices of PBMs. Col. Thomas DavisFebruary 13, 2025
News Opinion | How healthcare helped solidify Trump’s landslide victory But Trump’s victory was based on more than just nostalgia for the pre-COVID economy. Eric HareNovember 27, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Time for a change: Why PBM reform cannot wait any longer This issue is now more public than ever, yet the practices of these PBMs have gone unchallenged. Jeremy CatesOctober 23, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Response to Jessica Watkins PBMs will not be good stewards of our taxes and premium dollars unless they are forced to be transparent. Josh HardinAugust 22, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Rep. Moore: Choose the right drug pricing approach The only way to effectively lower drug prices in our country is to address the root cause of the problem. Jessica WatkinsAugust 20, 2024
Health FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies The country's largest pharmacy benefit managers are contributing to a rise in prescription drug prices. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Health Alabama employers sound the alarm on policies targeting prescription drug benefits Employers signed a letter to members of the congressional delegation urging Congress to oppose policies targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers. StaffJune 10, 2024