NACDS: Texas Attorney General Paxton Rules Wisely on State PBM Reform’s Enforceability
NACDS says “flimsy PBM excuses are dwindling, and for Texans and more Americans help is on the way.”
NACDS Hails Momentum for PBM Reform at the State Level Heading into 2025
Arkansas and Massachusetts are the latest states to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve patient access to the medications right for them.
In 2024 alone, 24 states enacted 33 bills, leading to adoption of 74 policy changes that align with NACDS’ PBM reform and reimbursement priorities; more than 131 new state PBM reform laws were enacted from 2021-2023.
In an Important Move for Public Access, HHS Extends “PREP Act” Pharmacy Access
The move by HHS will help maintain continuity of patients’ access to pharmacies as states continue to achieve strong progress in enhancing their policies
NACDS Welcomes Important Action by New York State to Hold PBM Middlemen Accountable
New York State Department of Financial Services adopts new market conduct regulations that will enable the regulatory oversight, transparency and accountability of PBMs operating in the state
In Case You Missed It: Californians to Gov. Newsom: “We Need a Champion” on PBM Reform
California patients and providers urge Gov. Newsom to sign SB 966, PBM reform legislation
NACDS Fighting for PBM Reform in California
California Senate Bill 966 would help rein in the harmful tactics of the PBM middlemen by providing much-needed oversight and transparency.
PBM Reform in CA Needs Gov. Newsom’s Leadership
NACDS is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign PBM reform in his state - and to fuel momentum across the nation.
NACDS Welcomes Major New Pennsylvania Law Protecting Patients’ Pharmacy Access
HB 1993 includes important PBM reforms and protections for Pennsylvania families’ access to pharmacies for important services.
In Case You Missed It: NACDS Fighting for PBM Reform in Massachusetts
“Now is the time for Massachusetts to stop pharmaceutical benefit manipulation from inflating Bay Staters’ prescription drug prices and from jeopardizing access to trusted pharmacies and needed medications”
“Confronting the PBMs’ self-enriching tactics requires state and federal legislators and policymakers to do their part”
NACDS Welcomes New Louisiana Law Expanding Patient Access to HIV Prevention Services
HB 579 will improve critical community access to care by enabling pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP); becomes effective on August 1, 2024
