Independent pharmacy groups back Iowa PBM regulation in federal court
The independent pharmacy groups say PBMs aren鈥檛 employee benefits plans. They鈥檙e merely administrators hired by the plans, and so they can be regulated.
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NCPA blasts gambit by PBMs to 鈥渟elf-regulate鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 like letting Al Capone police himself鈥�
NCPA applauds FTC pick for associate director of health care
Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham is an experienced antitrust enforcer, exactly what patients and providers need to go up against PBMs and insurers.
NCPA to CMS: Pharmacists may bail on Medicare 草榴色区 Price Negotiation Program
Cash flow problems, revenue loss would make participation untenable.
Upcoming NCPA events for pharmacy teams
Pharmacy teams can highlight their post-graduate program while connecting with students who are eager to learn more about community pharmacy.
NCPA announces finalists for 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The winning team will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 19, as part of the convention鈥檚 First General Session.
NCPA laments SCOTUS decision to punt on Oklahoma PBM reform
Court鈥檚 inaction creates confusion in the states.
Registration open for NCPA 2025 Annual Convention
The convention is set for Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans, while the pre-convention events will take place Oct. 16-17.
NCPA: Any pharma tariffs should be tailored to avoid increasing shortages and costs
NCPA is urging the Trump administration to establish certain exclusions from any tariffs, incentivize U.S. manufacturing through supportive domestic and trade policies, and reform the PBM payment model to strengthen domestic supply chains and reimburse pharmacies fairly.
Community pharmacists score hundreds of congressional visits pushing for PBM reform
Congress must act swiftly to finalize and pass robust pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation and push the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to correct course on Medicare 草榴色区 Price Negotiation Program implementation.聽
NCPA releases new episodes of 鈥淪how Me鈥� reality series focusing on maternal vaccines
New customizable letter also facilitates pharmacy outreach to area OB-GYNs.
NCPA urges SCOTUS to reject radical change to legal procedure that could limit class action cases
Cases against PBMs and Big Insurers could be bogged by procedural hurdles if SCOTUS sides with petitioner, NCPA says.
Senators partner on bipartisan bill to crack down on PBMs鈥� abusive pricing practices
Bill would protect pharmacies in Medicaid and save $2 billion over 10 years. NACDS, NCPA and FMI among groups praising the Bill.
NCPA disappointed Senate maneuver to bring up PBM reform appears stalled
"Everyone agrees this must happen, so take the win and do it. Although we are disappointed, we urge Congress to see the copious amount of bipartisan support behind this package and take it to the floor to pass without delay.鈥�
Former NCPA president presses for PBM reform in congressional hearing
Anticompetitive PBM tactics lead to higher costs, limited choices, and pharmacy deserts.
NCPA analysis shows Medicare 草榴色区 Price Negotiation Program hurts financial stability of pharmacies
Calls for immediate freeze of Medicare 草榴色区 Price Negotiation to protect pharmacies and patients.