Congress Sen. Britt challenges current pharmacy benefit structure At a Senate hearing, Britt questioned how pharmacy benefit managers contribute to rural pharmacy closures and limit access to healthcare in communities like Alabama. StaffMay 15, 2025
Governor The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252 The Community Pharmacy Relief Act was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 15, 2025. StaffApril 16, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey must say “No” to prescription drug price hikes for patients This bill is nothing more than big government run amok, allowing the state to dictate how businesses can and cannot be compensated. Donna SkipperApril 10, 2025
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
Opinion Opinion | Reject Big Pharma’s money-grab that would harm Alabama’s businesses, employees The proposed changes to PBMs will place an unnecessary financial strain on Alabama’s businesses and families. Joseph SummersApril 2, 2025
Health Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2025
National Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills The legislation comes as independent pharmacies across the state continue to close. StaffMarch 19, 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
Legislature Report: Proposed $10.64 prescription fee could cost Alabamians $347M per year According to AAHC, the proposed fee could result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person. StaffFebruary 18, 2025