FTC Criticizes Drug Middlemen for Inflating Costs and Exploiting Main Street Pharmacies
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 20:16
FTC Blasts Pharmacy Benefit Managers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) criticizes pharmacy benefit managers for hiking drug costs, especially cancer medications.
Exploitation of Main Street Pharmacies
Pharmacy benefit managers are accused of overcharging patients and creating financial burdens for community pharmacies.
- Ethical Concerns: Unethical practices undermine pharmacy viability.
- Transparency Demanded: Regulatory intervention and transparency are urgently needed.
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