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How PBMs Are Reshaping Access, Affordability, and Outcomes in Modern Health Care

Expert emphasized the importance of mentoring pharmacy students, supporting diverse career paths, and advocating for the profession.

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All stakeholders across the drug supply chain must work together to develop and support proactive strategies, creating resilience across the health care ecosystem to avoid and mitigate shortages.

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Will traditional PBMs adapt, or will disruptors take over?

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Although PBMs claim integration reduces costs and improves efficiency, the reality is more complicated—and often leaves patients footing the bill.

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The legislation is expected to improve the financial stability of independent and community pharmacies by ensuring fair reimbursement rates and allowing them to better manage their finances.

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Contraceptive options have expanded since 1960, with pharmacists today playing a growing role as prescribers of contraception and studies showing the benefit of pharmacist-driven contraception clinics.