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LA SR209
Resolution
AI Summary
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Louisiana Department of Health must study the impacts of prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in the state and submit findings to the legislature by March 1, 2026
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Three major vertically integrated corporations (CVS Health/Caremark, OptumRx/UnitedHealth, Express Scripts/Cigna) currently manage pharmacy benefits for over 75% of Americans
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Required report must analyze cost or savings to plan sponsors, employment impacts, Medicare pharmacy network adequacy, and patient access to specialty and limited distribution medications
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Study must assess capacity of non-prohibited pharmacies to serve displaced patients, potential TRICARE prescription access limitations, and Medicaid costs from prescription noncompliance
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Resolution addresses concerns that vertical integration—where companies control health insurance, PBM services, and pharmacy operations—reduces competition and harms independent pharmacies
Legislative Description
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the impacts of a prohibition on PBM ownership of pharmacies.
PHARMACISTS
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
6/12/2025