By Tri County News |
Apr 25, 2024
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Tim Barhorst (R-Ft. Loramie) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) recently unveiled House Bill 505, named the Community Pharmacy Protection Act. The bill aims to address issues related to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices and the current state of prescription drug access in Ohio.Barhorst highlighted the urgent need for the legislation, stating, "Community pharmacies across the country are being bankrupted because of a system that requires them to dispense pharmaceuticals at a loss." He further emphasized the potential consequences, noting,...