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Kansas Targets PBMs to Save Pharmacies | Wichita News

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Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 18, 2026
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Summary

Kansas just took a bold step to fight soaring drug prices by cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers—those powerful middlemen driving up costs. Governor Laura Kelly signed the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act into law, giving state regulators new tools to rein in PBMs and ensure local pharmacies stay open. The law mandates fair reimbursement based on national averages and empowers the insurance commissioner to oversee these entities. After years of advocacy, this move marks a major win for patients and community pharmacies, aiming to keep prescriptions affordable and accessible right in your neighborhood. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/05ced4ed5316eb9b