FTC Seeks Input On How PBM Rebating Practices Affect Drug ‘Affordability,’ Access
Executive Summary
With formal study still stalled, the information collection will enable FTC to examine a ‘wide array’ of pharmacy benefit manager business practices impacting patients, payers and pharmacies.
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