Iowa House passes bill to keep independent pharmacies open
In an effort to slow the rate at which independent pharmacies have closed, the Iowa House advanced legislation to regulate the amount a pharmacy is reimbursed by pharmacy benefit managers.
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In an effort to slow the rate at which independent pharmacies have closed, the Iowa House advanced legislation to regulate the amount a pharmacy is reimbursed by pharmacy benefit managers.
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