PBMs Could Reduce Rx Spending By 25% Under GOP Medicare Plan - CBO
Executive Summary
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that pharmacy benefit management companies will generate a 25% reduction in retail drug costs under the House Medicare drug benefit bill.
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