More PBMs file lawsuits against Tennessee over bill banning ownership of stores

Pharmacy benefits managers like Express Scripts and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association are challenging Tennessee's new law prohibiting them from owning pharmacies, filing separate lawsuits. This law, signed by Governor Bill Lee, now faces three legal challenges, raising questions about the balance between pharmaceutical management and retail pharmacy interests. The lawsuits highlight broader debates about the influence of PBMs and their role in healthcare, potentially impacting how prescription drug benefits are managed and priced in the future.