Senators Reintroduce Legislation Aimed at PBM Transparency

Senators Reintroduce Legislation Aimed at PBM Transparency

Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) reintroduced legislation aimed at increased transparency of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Additional details on each bill follows: The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (summary) – The bill features the following provisions: Pricing Practices: Prohibits PBMs from engaging in spread pricing, a practice in which PBMs charge health plans and payers more for… (Slifer, January 30, 2023) #Drug Pricing, #Transparency