Another Investigation Revealing Monopolistic PBM Behavior Receives Industry’s Support

Meanwhile, The PBM Association Calls Again For ‘Balanced Discussion’

While a recent FTC probe revealed PBM practices that block access to generics and biosimilars, a new report by the US House Committee shows that the three big PBMs may seek a safe harbor in foreign countries to avoid scrutiny.

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US pharmacy benefit managers are on the chopping block yet again. This time, an investigation carried out by the US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability found that “PBMs inflate prescription drug costs and interfere with patient care for their own financial benefit.”

Despite PBMs being the “best positioned entities to decrease the cost of prescription drugs,” since they control 80% of the...

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