Senate consolidates PBM reforms into single measure; committee rolls in related bills Lawmakers consolidated multiple PBM and rebate-transparency bills into an administration-backed vehicle (SB 669) after testimony from pharmacies, PBMs, insurers and the administration; committee adopted roll-in substitutes and reported the consolidated bill to Finance.

Virginia lawmakers are taking bold steps to tackle pharmacy benefit manager practices that threaten local pharmacies and drive up drug costs.

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Virginia lawmakers push bill to enhance pharmacy access amid rising closures and healthcare deserts Pharmacies advocate for bill to improve patient access amid rising closures and healthcare deserts.

Virginia lawmakers are taking a bold step to combat pharmacy closures that threaten healthcare access for countless patients.

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