Alabama, PBM

More than a hundred local pharmacies walkout, asking for PBM reform in Alabama
More than a hundred locally-owned Alabama pharmacies turned off the lights, shut their doors and closed Tuesday afternoon. The unprecedented walkout is meant to call attention to proposed state reforms that would increase how much independent pharmacies are paid.
Alabama pharmacists warn of closures if PBM reform is not enacted this year
Independent pharmacists in Alabama are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a dire financial situation, urging state lawmakers to re
Prescribing reform: Alabama pharmacists walk out, what they say lawmakers can do to keep them in business
It’s a sad time when we’re making more money off selling a Coca Cola versus a prescription,” Tonja Lowery at Elberta Pharmacy said.
Alabama pharmacists stage walkout amid mass closures: ‘Struggling to keep doors open’
Pharmacies are struggling to keep their doors open,” the organization said. "We continue to lose pharmacies across Alabama every month."
Pharmacies across Alabama stage walkout to support Senate Bill 93
Feb. 25, 112 pharmacies across Alabama closed to express support for Senate Bill 93 in the Alabama legislature. While no pharmacies in the Auburn–Opelika area walked out, many aimed to support the bill in other ways,
North Alabama pharmacies discuss staged walkout in support of Senate Bill 93
RAINSVILLE & DECATUR, Ala. ( WAFF) - Pharmacists across the state of Alabama walked out of their doors at 1 p.m. Tuesday in support of Senate Bill 93, legislation that would push for reform of Pharmacy Benefit Managers that oversee insurance providers and set drug prices for patients.
Alabama pharmacist walkout: ‘It’s not profitable to stay open,' one owner says
Desak Hicks, owner and pharmacist of Frisco City Pharmacy, said the walkout is due to pharmacies trying to do something to, “survive.” Hicks said he opened his pharmacy in Monroeville County about 15 years ago and in that time span five pharmacies have closed in the county.
Pharmacists across Alabama planning walkout over PBMs
Those taking part are opposed to PBMs, short for Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
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Independent pharmacies close doors in protest against practices
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