Ryan NicolFebruary 18, 2021
AHCA briefs House on pharmacy benefit manager structure, but routes for cutting costs remain unclear
11min1825
Lawmakers struggled to get answers on cost-savings during Thursday's presentation.
Tag: PBMsDonald Trump shifts gears, taps Pam Bondi for AG.
Ryan NicolFebruary 18, 2021
Renzo DowneyFebruary 2, 2021
4min1192
Pharmacy benefit managers cost the state $113.3 million during the last contract period, according to a report.
Ryan NicolMarch 4, 2020
3min354
The brief relates to state regulation of pharmacy benefit managers.
Staff ReportsJanuary 27, 2020
7min679
A bill proposes audits and increased scrutiny.
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 21, 2020
7min301
Jackie's Toledo's original bill might be stalled.
Ryan NicolDecember 24, 2019
5min504
Wright's measure tacks onto an effort from state Reps. Jackie Toledo and Randy Fine to increase oversight of PBMs.
Danny McAuliffeJune 12, 2019
4min1389
Support for Florida's drug importation plan? 46% among Republicans, independents.
Peter SchorschApril 3, 2019
4min396
The Legislature has tried to address the PBMs in the past with some success, but more action is needed.
Peter SchorschMarch 14, 20183min444
A bill approved by the lawmakers in the final days of the 2018 Legislative Session could save Floridians some money next time they pick up a prescription. HB 351, sponsored by Deltona Republican Rep. David Santiago, aims to bring some pricing transparency to the pharmacy by giving customers the right to know if they could […]
Guest AuthorFebruary 3, 20152min213
In the fight to reduce prescription drug costs and improve quality, Florida employers, the state health plan, seniors and consumers have an ally in their corner with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. PBMs are hired to negotiate discounts from drug manufacturers and drugstores. They typically reduce prescription drug costs by 30 percent for employers and […]