FTC Takes Legal Action Against Three Largest PBMs Over High Insulin Prices
"Millions of Americans with diabetes need insulin to survive, yet for many of these vulnerable patients, their insulin drug costs have skyrocketed over the past decade thanks in part to powerful PBMs and their greed," said Rahul Rao, deputy director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition.
September 20, 2024 at 04:06 PM
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Health CareThe original version of this story was published on National Law Journal
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday filed an administrative complaint against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers and their affiliated group purchasing organizations, alleging they have contributed to high insulin prices through anti-competitive practices.
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