Economist makes the case for letting PBMs own pharmacies

By Allison Bell

News December 29, 2025 at 09:04 AM

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Critics say PBM-owned pharmacies squash competition.
A CEI economist reports that the number of independent pharmacies held steady between 2015 and 2024.
He says PBM-owned pharmacies also face competition from many other types of players.

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