Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Some states have considered barring companies that own a PBM from also owning brick-and-mortar pharmacies, as CVS does. Two states have followed through. A similar proposal at the federal level has gained prominent sponsors, aligning conservative, business-friendly Republicans with Democrats traditionally more open to government regulation.