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PBMs Aren't the Real Problem | Roanoke News

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New laws targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) may be missing the real problem: despite Virginia’s 25+ PBM-focused laws since 2015, drug costs rose from $1,400 to $1,500 per person. PBMs actually help save Americans $1,100 annually by negotiating discounts — so maybe it’s time to look elsewhere: electronic prescribing, drug wholesalers, or direct-to-consumer ads could offer better solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/12c94216e63b14bc

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