Burns requests antitrust investigation of PBM, plans to propose law addressing the industry

Burns requests antitrust investigation of PBM, plans to propose law addressing the industry

State Rep. Frank Burns has asked Gov. Josh Shapiro to initiate an investigation of the pharmacy benefit management company Express Scripts for potential antitrust violations in its dealings with Martella's Pharmacy.

Lawmaker To Introduce Legislation To Protect Local Pharmacies

State Representative Frank Burns of Cambria County,  is escalating the battle against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) by introducing new legislation to curb their influence.  The move follows Burns’ recent meeting with the owners of Martella’s Pharmacy of Johnstown, which remains locked in a high-stakes dispute with PBM giant Express Scripts.  Express Scripts drew fire last year after dropping Martella’s from its network, a move that forced loc…