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Lawmakers to Hold Press Conference on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Lawmakers to Hold Press Conference on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Bipartisan lawmakers highlight growing momentum for the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, with a press conference underscoring support for comprehensive PBM reform.

<em>Pharmacists Fight Back Act</em> Webcast Recording Available

Pharmacists Fight Back Act Webcast Recording Available

Miss the webcast? Watch the full Pharmacists Fight Back Act overview and take action by urging your Representative to support the bill.

APCI Applauds Introduction of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act

APCI pushes for passage of the "Pharmacists Fight Back" Act to rein in PBM abuses and protect patients.

APCI Applauds FTC Findings on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Officials at APCI praise an FTC report exposing how dominant PBMs inflate drug costs and pressure independent pharmacies, urging swift enforcement and reform.

Founding APCI Member Prickett Remembered at Convention

Founding APCI Member Prickett Remembered at Convention

APCI remembered founding member Charles Prickett with a video tribute at the 2024 APCI Annual Convention in Savannah, Ga.

Georgia Lawmakers Speak Out on Reimbursement Discrepancies

Georgia Lawmakers Speak Out on Reimbursement Discrepancies

The closure of a Georgia independent pharmacy highlights stark PBM reimbursement disparities, sparking outrage from lawmakers and renewed calls for reform.

APCI, APSC Announce Merger Plan

APCI, APSC Announce Merger Plan

APCI and APSC announce a merger to expand resources, strengthen services, and create greater value for more than 1,800 independent pharmacies.

APCI Applauds House Passage of PBM Bill; More Work to Be Done

Co-op calls House passage of the 'Lower Costs, More Transparency' Act a strong step toward curbing PBM abuses while urging further federal reform.

APCI and Transparency-Rx Unite in Congressional Advocacy for Critical PBM Reforms

APCI and Transparency-Rx join forces on Capitol Hill to push for bipartisan PBM reforms aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and drug affordability.

APCI to Feds: Stop Further Healthcare Vertical Integration in Optum-Amedisys Deal

APCI urges the DOJ to block Optum’s acquisition of Amedisys, warning that deeper insurer-PBM integration threatens competition, patient choice, and the integrity of care.