Category: Prescription Drugs

Community health centers renew push for legislation to ensure access to 340B Program drugs

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 10, 2025 | Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

Several provider groups are again calling on lawmakers to prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering with providers' ability to receive prescription drugs if contracted with the 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers.

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Walgreens sells to private equity firm for $10 billion

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 7, 2025 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

Deerfield-based Walgreens said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $10 billion.

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Sponsors say PBM regulation bill forthcoming as advocates rally in Springfield

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 27, 2025 | Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

Sponsors of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan for further regulations on pharmacy benefit managers said Wednesday they are still finalizing the language.

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Advocates rally for prescription drug affordability board

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 26, 2025 | Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

Advocates took to Springfield Tuesday to call on lawmakers to approve the creation of a prescription drug affordability board.

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Pritzker calls for further regulations on PBMs, insurers during budget address

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 20, 2025 | Insurance, Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0

New regulations on pharmacy benefit managers and the insurance sector were among Gov. JB Pritzker’s healthcare priorities during Wednesday's unveiling of a $55.2 billion spending plan.

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