FTC urges top PBMs to outline effects on drug pricing, pharmacies

The FTC is requesting large, vertically-integrated players in the pharmacy benefit management industry share insights on their influence over drug pricing and access. 

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The request for information follows a previous public inquiry on PBMs, which revealed that independent pharmacies found contracts with PBMs to be confusing and predatory. 

The request targets payers with vertically-integrated PBMs, including UnitedHealth Group’s OptumRx, Cigna’s Express Scripts and CVS Health’s Caremark. 

The public comment period extends through April 25.

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