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States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
By John Hanna, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent millions of dollars...
Key takeaway A Tennessee law will bar pharmacy benefit managers from operating retail pharmacies as of July 1, 2028, though CVS Health Corp.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , where many residents rely on health insurance to manage prescription costs, the ongoing debate over pharmacy benefit managers has significant implications. As states like Tennessee take steps to regulate these companies, locals may wonder how such changes could impact their own access to affordable medications. With a substantial portion of US adults worried about affording prescriptions, lawmakers' efforts to increase transparency and limit compensation to pharmacy benefit managers could have a direct effect on the wallets of Terrell Hills residents. The fact that nearly 4 in 10 adults have skipped medications due to costs suggests that any reforms aimed at reducing prescription prices could have a tangible impact on public health in the community. As the issue continues to unfold, Terrell Hills residents should pay close attention to how state and federal regulations may influence the cost of their prescriptions.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent millions of dollars...
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