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FTC settlements may fall short of curbing pharmacy benefit managers
FTC settlements with Express Scripts and CVS Caremark target rebate practices, formularies and pharmacy payments linked to high drug costs. A health law analysis says the agreements may leave employer
By Neil Schoenherr · 2026-09-20T09:40:47.313Z
FTC settlements with Express Scripts and CVS Caremark target rebate practices, formularies and pharmacy payments linked to high drug costs. A health law analysis says the agreements may leave employers and PBMs ways to avoid key restrictions, while conflicts involving private label biosimilars remain unresolved. The outcome could shape patients’ out of pocket costs, drug access and competition.
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