PBMs fight back against transparency rule: Health Care Inc.

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A contentious battle over drug value transparency

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The phalanx of lobbyists representing pharmacy profit managers and well being insurers has mounted stiff opposition to a federal proposal that makes an attempt to pry open the black field of prescription drug costs.