Pharmacies Closing Amid PBM Crisis

Three Vermont pharmacies shuttered last month, with a fourth looming — a blow to rural communities already struggling with medicine access. Owner Jeff Hochberg blames a supplier rift and a broken healthcare system, but the real culprit? Pharmacy Benefit Managers, the three corporate giants controlling 80% of the market. They force pharmacies to sell drugs at a loss, pushing small businesses out. Vermont’s new PBM regulation is a first step toward transparency and accountability, but pharmacy owners say federal action is still needed. With closures accelerating and rural access at risk, the fight for fair pricing and independent pharmacy survival is just beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/aebdbfb52b670325