08/24/2022

PBM Specialty Pharmacy Requirement Hurting Patients, Specialists Say

Hassles with prior authorization, delivery make it harder to dispense needed medications

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are requiring more and more patients to use specialty pharmacies to obtain their drugs -- especially for cancer and other chronic illnesses -- and medical specialty groups are saying that it's increasing paperwork and hassle for themselves and their patients without adding any value. READ MORE