FTC Launches ‘Colonoscopy’ Into PBM Practices, Including Focus On Consumer Costs, Access
Executive Summary
Study will examine how the six largest pharmacy benefit managers in the US handle 10 disease categories. Federal Trade Commissioners unanimously support inquiry after its scope was broadened from an earlier version that drew objections from Republicans.
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