Tucked in the state budget, a win for pharmacies looking for PBM regulation
Pennsylvania's state budget includes a provision requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to allow pharmacies previously removed from their networks to reapply after 12 months, addressing concerns about arbitrary contract terminations. The measure, supported by pharmacists, does not resolve broader issues like low reimbursement rates but aids struggling pharmacies.
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