Express Scripts
Coverage of Express Scripts in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- More PBMs file lawsuits against Tennessee over bill banning ownership of stores
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill banning pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies, leading to lawsuits from CVS, Express Scripts, and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. The law, called the Fair Rx Act, was supported by lawmakers with ties to local pharmacies and the Tennessee Pharmacists Association. Similar legislation in Arkansas faced legal challenges and was blocked by a federal judge.