Illinois Distributes First $25M To Local Pharmacies To Help Them Compete

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the first $25 million distribution to 434 local pharmacies under the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, aimed at supporting at-risk pharmacies in rural and low-income areas by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and providing funds for operational support and expansion. The legislation requires PBMs to pay fees based on enrollment numbers and prohibits steering customers toward affiliated pharmacies, with funds enabling projects like new facilities and expanded services at pharmacies such as Sav-More in Virden, Illinois.