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Federal Court Blocks Arkansas PBM Ownership Law, Citing Constitutional Violations

In a significant legal development, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing Act 624. Act 624 prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies in the state, effectively...more

8/7/2025  /  Commerce Clause , Constitutional Challenges , New Legislation , Pharmacies , Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) , Preemption , Preliminary Injunctions , State and Local Government , TRICARE

PBMs Sue Arkansas Over Restrictive PBM Ownership Law

On April 16, 2025, Arkansas enacted Act 624 (the Act), an unprecedented law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies in the state. As we discussed in our May 2025 blog post, the law’s...more

6/10/2025  /  Appeals , Business Ownership , Constitutional Challenges , Drug Pricing , Injunctive Relief , New Legislation , Pharmaceutical Industry , Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) , Prescription Drugs , State and Local Government
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