# PBMs Under Fire Across States

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Podcast: [Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dover-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7603158)
Published: 2026-06-27T04:45:30+00:00
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## Resource

States are cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers like CVS, passing laws to curb their power, mandate fair payments to pharmacists, and even ban pharmacy ownership — sparking fierce legal battles and national debate over who really controls drug prices and whether PBMs are helping or hurting patients and small-town pharmacies. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/354a9b9e1940ce43

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