Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients

A Federal Trade Commission investigation of pharmacy benefit managers found they “wield enormous power and influence” over drug prices. The three largest — CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx — handle 80% of prescription drug transactions. LYNNE TERRY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE via KANSAS REFLECTOR
BY MARTY SCHLADENStates Newsroom The federal trade watchdog last week released an interim report saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition in…
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