In a case in which the plaintiffs were seeking more than $300 million in damages, a Hamilton Country, Ohio, court jury awarded $7.8 million to the board of the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) as a result of a civil contract dispute with Medco Health Solutions. Medco said it would appeal the award. The jury concluded the civil trial by rejecting allegations that Medco breached its contract related to mail-order dispensing fees. The jury was unable to reach a decision on whether Medco breached its contract related to a rebate-sharing agreement.
How PBMs Impede Pharmacists’ Ability to Perform Clinical Services | APhA 2025
March 31st 2025Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3 Axis Advisors, led a discussion on pharmacy benefit manager reform and how the inability to pass legislation has led to increased financial hardships in community pharmacy.