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The probe concerns independent pharmacies and the companies that manage prescription drug benefits, but the articles do not establish effects on pharmacy access, drug costs or patients.
HEALTH POLICY & CARE • UNITED STATES
House lawmaker investigates whether major PBMs targeted independent pharmacies
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A House lawmaker is investigating whether the three largest pharmacy benefit managers used audits to retaliate against independent pharmacies, according to STAT. The article does not say the investigation has reached a conclusion.
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