The Rise of Pharmacy Benefit Managers: How They’re Creating Pharmacy Deserts and Endangering Local Drugstores
Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) serve as intermediaries in the healthcare supply chain, primarily responsible for managing prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, employers, and government programs. Established to streamline the distribution and prescription of medications, PBMs negotiate with pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to control drug costs […]