Category: Pharmacy

CVS agrees to $45M settlement with Illinois over drug rebates

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 25, 2024 | Pharmacy, Top Stories | 0

CVS' pharmacy benefit manager will pay the state of Illinois at least $45 million in a settlement over allegations it failed to pass along rebates.

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Lawmakers seek further clarity on PBMs and potential impact on drug costs

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 24, 2024 | Legislature, Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

Illinois lawmakers continued discussions this week on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in light of a recent federal report that raised concerns about the drug middlemen's operations.

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Lawmakers hear debate over plan expanding scope of practice for pharmacists

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 15, 2024 | Legislature, Pharmacy, Top Stories | 0

Provider groups remained divided last week on a recently approved provision in state law that expands the number of conditions Illinois pharmacists can test and treat.

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