Representatives debate expansion of pharmacist testing in retail settings amid safety and rural-care concerns House debate on HB24-44 centered on whether allowing expanded testing and treatment in pharmacies will improve access or fragment care. Sponsors said the volunteer program increases affordable access; opponents warned of risks to patient safety, privacy, and rural clinics.

The Arizona House is at a crossroads: will expanding testing in pharmacies improve access to care or jeopardize patient safety and rural health networks?

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Senate committee approves bill to bar PBMs from owning or controlling pharmacies; TennCare warns of access and fiscal risks The committee advanced SB2040 (the FairRx Act), which would prohibit entities from both setting reimbursement rules and owning pharmacies; the measure cleared committee on an 8–1 vote after hours of testimony from PBM-owned chains, independent pharmacies, clinicians and TennCare, which warned of member access and fiscal impacts.

Tennessee's Senate just advanced a controversial bill that could shake up pharmacy ownership and access for millions—will it bring transparency or threaten closures?

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Panel debates PSAO transparency; amendment clarified pharmacy–PBM communications but HB2551 failed to advance Committee considered HB2551 to regulate Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAOs), adopted an amendment clarifying pharmacies may communicate directly with PBMs and requiring remittance pass-throughs, but after extended debate the committee voted not to pass the bill out of committee.

Kansas committee debates crucial regulations for independent pharmacies, but House Bill 2551 fails to pass amidst concerns over transparency and middleman roles.

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Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #TheGPhC, which has launched a consultation on standards for #ResponsiblePharmacists and #superintendentpharmacists, which will support legislation coming into effect in 2026

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Committee limits brown bagging, sets rules for insurer 'white bagging' of specialty drugs Senate Bill 256 will prohibit brown bagging and place limits and communication requirements on white bagging of specialty drugs; the committee adopted an amendment that preserves options for cost savings while letting receiving providers opt out and requiring clearer handling and communication rules.

New Hampshire's Senate just advanced a crucial bill to regulate specialty drug practices, aiming to protect patient safety while ensuring potential cost savings.

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California Assembly committees endorse multiple healthcare bills to enhance substance use treatment and regulate pharmacies Committees support measures for addiction treatment coverage and banning tobacco sales in pharmacies.

California's Board of Pharmacy is taking bold steps to reshape healthcare by supporting vital bills that expand addiction treatment and ban tobacco sales in pharmacies.

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Oklahoma AG empowers Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers Oklahoma Attorney General can enforce penalties against pharmacy benefits managers for violations.

A groundbreaking debate is heating up in Oklahoma as lawmakers push Senate Bill 773, which could revolutionize how pharmacy benefits managers operate and protect patients from rising drug costs.

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Oklahoma Attorney General enforces Patient's Right to Pharmacy Choice Act against PBMs Attorney General authorized to impose penalties on unlicensed pharmacy benefit managers in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 773 could revolutionize consumer protections in pharmacy by holding Pharmacy Benefit Managers accountable, but will it come at a cost?

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Oregon lawmakers debate transparency bill for pharmacy benefit managers Legislators discuss House Bill 3226 aimed at improving accountability for pharmacy benefit managers

Oregon lawmakers are diving deep into a heated debate over new regulations for Pharmacy Benefit Managers that could reshape the healthcare landscape.

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Oregon Pharmacy Director supports House Bill 3226 amid fee concerns Brian Mayo supports House Bill 3226 but warns about potential fee increases for pharmacies.

Oregon pharmacies could face a financial crisis if proposed fee hikes for Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations go through—are lawmakers listening?

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GPhC proposes 6% annual increase in registration fees for next two years The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has opened a consultation on proposals for registration fees to increase by 6% in 2025, followed by a further 6% increase in 2026. In an announcement…

The General Pharmaceutical Council has announced a consultation on proposals for registration fees to increase by 6% in 2025, with a further 6% increase in 2026

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GPHC Update Guidance On Online Weight Loss Medicines | CCA The GPhC plans new safeguards for online weight loss medicines, while the CCA argues that current regulations are sufficient to ensure safe prescribing and supply.

GPhC Updates Guidance on Weight Loss Medicines; CCA Asserts No Need for Additional Regulation.
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NPA Urges Strict Rules on Online Weight Loss Jabs 2025 The NPA urges stricter regulations on online weight-loss jabs to protect public health, ensure safety, and uphold trust in reliable healthcare services.

NPA demands ‘tougher regulation’ on online sale of weight loss jabs
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Pharmacy professionals will be vital to the MHRA’s regulatory work in 2025 As we start a new year, it is time for us to reflect and look back on 2024’s achievements and at areas where further improvement can be made.  The past year has been particularly eventful as the new…

A look back at our exclusive column from #JuneRaine, chief executive of the #MHRA, reflecting on 2024 to help steer where regulatory improvements can be made in the coming months

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Pharmacy professionals will be vital to the MHRA’s regulatory work in 2025 As we start a new year, it is time for us to reflect and look back on 2024’s achievements and at areas where further improvement can be made.  The past year has been particularly eventful as the new…

Here, an exclusive column by #JuneRaine, chief exec of the #MHRA, reviews the successes of 2024 and explains why pharmacy professionals will be central to the MHRA’s regulatory work in 2025

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Online pharmacies to be inspected within six months of registration, says GPhC The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has said it will prioritise first inspections of online pharmacies within six months of registration, while extending this target to within 12 months for bric...

From January 2025, #TheGPhC said it will prioritise first inspections of online pharmacies within six months of registration, but will extend this target to within 12 months for bricks-and-mortar pharmacies

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