Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Increase Transparency for Prescription Drug Costs
May 3, 2023
By News Service of Florida | NBC Miami
After lawmakers passed the changes Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis moved quickly to sign a bill that will place restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers.
DeSantis held a bill-signing event Wednesday in Jupiter, with his office touting that the changes will provide more “accountability” for the business known as PBMs.
“This legislation builds a foundation of transparency for pharmacy benefit manager practices and drug prices in Florida, allowing consumers to make the best choices for their own health,” DeSantis said in a prepared statement.
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