Pharmacy Benefit Managers Aren't Always Good for Pharmacies

Many local pharmacies have cited the business actions of pharmacy benefit managers as a reason for their closure, leading to pharmacy deserts that impede access to prescriptions.

Pharmacy benefit managers claim to lower costs for patients, yet investigations reveal they often pay their own corporate pharmacies more for medications than independents.

The emergence of pharmacy deserts could pose a significant health risk to residents who struggle to obtain essential medications and medical advice.

With the rise of pharmacy benefit managers affecting local pharmacies, concerns have been raised about patient safety and the sustainability of independent pharmacy services.

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