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House passes PBM reform after negotiated amendment aimed at protecting community pharmacies
Summary
The House approved Senate Bill 252, aimed at increasing reimbursement fairness for community pharmacies, after adopting a committee substitute and a negotiated floor amendment that allows private employers flexibility in how they handle PBM rebates.
The Alabama House on April 8 passed Senate Bill 252, legislation lawmakers and supporters say is intended to improve reimbursement and preserve access to community pharmacies — especially in small and rural towns.
Sponsor Representative Rigsby told the chamber the bill targets practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that have contributed to independent pharmacy closures. The committee substitute that reached the floor removed the bill’s private right of action and eliminated a sunset for the reimbursement provisions, changes the sponsor described as part of negotiated changes with stakeholders. The House later adopted a floor amendment by Representative Laverne that clarifies a private‑sector…
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