Sometimes the best defense is a good offense. While many pharmacists have been vocal critics of the role of pharmacy benefit managers and the growing use of mail-order pharmacies, much of the focus has been on passing legislation to protect pharmacists or restrict PBMs. Taking a different approach, the Georgia Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP) has developed a multitiered plan to compete directly with the PBMs.
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How PBMs Impede Pharmacists’ Ability to Perform Clinical Services | APhA 2025
March 31st 2025Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3 Axis Advisors, led a discussion on pharmacy benefit manager reform and how the inability to pass legislation has led to increased financial hardships in community pharmacy.