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Drug Middlemen Got Big Markup in New York, Pharmacists Say

By Robert Langreth Pharmacy-benefit managers are taking increasingly large markups on generic drugs in New York, according to an analysis of Medicaid prescriptions at independent pharmacies in the state. In Medicaid, private insurers…

Cuomo says drug prices could come down with tighter regulations

By David Reich-Hale Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said he will push for tighter state regulations on pharmacy benefits managers such as CVS Caremark and Express Scripts

Pharmacists advocate for lower drug prices, more transparency before State of the State

Another group of protesters came to Albany, hoping to get the attention of Gov. Cuomo before his State of the State address. Among the groups that

Help cops, Limit PBMs

By Richard Wells Governor Cuomo has a chance to greatly improve the health and well-being of New York’s brave police officers—and all other workers for that

Pharmacists Hoping Cuomo Will Sign Bill To Regulate Healthcare Middlemen

By Gabe Herman Time’s running out for pharmacists across New York City and State seeking financial relief through legislation awaiting Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signature. A state

Man Has Prescriptions Taken Away by Pharmacy Benefit Manager

By Marc Santia An Upper East Side man battling cancer was told he had to change which inhaler he uses after the pharmacy benefit manager stopped