A group called Patients Not PBMs Connecticut is advocating for transparency and accountability from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the state. They are pushing for legislation that would require PBMs to be more transparent, stop keeping rebates intended for patients, and reimburse pharmacies and physicians fairly. The group believes that stronger legislation will help patients save money on prescription medications and prevent PBMs from taking savings that should be passed along to consumers. The coalition is supporting Senate Bill 446, which aims to reform PBMs and has been introduced in the Connecticut Legislature. The coalition includes patient advocacy organizations, independent pharmacists, and local business groups, and is part of the newly formed Prescription Drug Task Force in Connecticut. PBMs have been criticized for their role in increasing drug costs and limiting patient access to care, and the coalition is working to address these issues through advocacy and legislative efforts.
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New Coalition Advocates for Prescription Drug Transparency in Connecticut
