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CVS threatened to close 134 pharmacies in Tennessee if a new bill passes
Posted on 3/6/26 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 3/6/26 at 3:42 pm
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“The bill is aimed at separating financial control over drug pricing from the pharmacies that ultimately dispense medications. It separates financial control from patient care decision making”
CVS would rather pull out of an entire state than stop robbing Americans
This post was edited on 3/6/26 at 3:43 pm
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Posted on 3/6/26 at 3:56 pm to Ailsa
CVS and Walgreens are a cancer.
If they excise themselves, good for Tennessee.
If they excise themselves, good for Tennessee.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:03 pm to Ailsa
Arkansas already passed this law and CVS says they are going to leave the state.
From Google:
From Google:
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Arkansas Act 624, signed in April 2025, represents a landmark effort to break up vertical integration in the pharmaceutical industry by banning Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning or operating retail pharmacies in the state. The law, aimed at reducing PBM anti-competitive practices, was set to take effect January 1, 2026, but is currently under a federal court injunction following challenges from major PBM entities.
Key Aspects of the Law (Act 624/HB1150)
Ownership Prohibition: PBMs are forbidden from holding a retail pharmacy permit or owning/operating a pharmacy (including mail-order) in Arkansas.
Targeted Practices: The law intends to prevent PBMs from forcing patients to use affiliated pharmacies and to eliminate discriminatory reimbursement rates against independent pharmacies.
Scope: The Arkansas Board of Pharmacy is empowered to revoke licenses held by PBMs or their affiliates.
Effective Date: Initially scheduled for Jan 1, 2026.
Legal Challenges and Current Status
Injunction: In July 2025, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement of Act 624.
Arguments Against: Major PBMs (e.g., CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, OptumRx) argue the law is unconstitutional, violates the Commerce Clause, and unfairly impacts out-of-state operations.
Impact: If upheld, the law could force massive divestiture by large, integrated health entities operating in Arkansas.
This legislation is considered a "first-of-its-kind" in the nation, placing Arkansas at the forefront of nationwide efforts to regulate PBMs.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:08 pm to Ailsa
This video seems appropriate for this thread:
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:39 pm to GumboPot
Walmart about to get richer!
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:41 pm to the808bass
And their stores are awful.....dirty, slow service, bad employees....
I go to my local pharmacy, much better!
I go to my local pharmacy, much better!
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Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:47 pm to Ailsa
Local pharmacies for the win!
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:49 pm to Ailsa
Pharmacies and pharmacists are jokes. So glad we have TrumpRX now instead.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:50 pm to Ailsa
CVS has their cake and eating it too
Frick them
They provide horrible customer service and steering patients to their pharmacies is a pain in the arse for all involved
Seeing people tote the water for CVS is nauseating. They have a hellish work environment that is dangerous to their patients
Frick them
They provide horrible customer service and steering patients to their pharmacies is a pain in the arse for all involved
Seeing people tote the water for CVS is nauseating. They have a hellish work environment that is dangerous to their patients
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:50 pm to Chromdome35
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Arkansas already passed this law and CVS says they are going to leave the state.
Are they going to budlight themselves?
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:51 pm to the808bass
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good for Tennessee.
That’s my adopted state. Moved in 86 from La.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:55 pm to Chromdome35
they closed down 3 stores in little rock, all in targets and all were terrible, i had to get one drug filled there they couldn't keep pharmacists so you go to pick up a refill the metal shade would be pulled down with sorry for your inconvenience sign.
when the moved out my insurance allowed me to use krogers.
when the moved out my insurance allowed me to use krogers.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 4:59 pm to oldskule
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slow service, bad employees.
you're being to gracious slow is not the word i'd use, we waited for a solid hour to pick up a drug at the drive thru. at a CVS
Posted on 3/6/26 at 5:44 pm to the808bass
CVS could save a lot more money by not printing store sales receipts that are 5 frikin feet long.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 5:44 pm to Ailsa
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CVS would rather pull out of an entire state than stop robbing Americans
I have a feeling this guy named Burchett is about to tell CVS where to go and how to get there.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 6:36 pm to Ailsa
Thanks, John.
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Posted on 3/6/26 at 6:38 pm to Ailsa
Lol as a TN resident since 1996 I have been to a CVS like 3x. Ugly, run down and depressing has been my experience.
Id rather hit a Dollar General and that's a pretty low bar to hit.
So I guess I'm saying "see ya".
Id rather hit a Dollar General and that's a pretty low bar to hit.
So I guess I'm saying "see ya".
Posted on 3/6/26 at 6:38 pm to Chromdome35
What was the deal when Louisiana tried this? I know CVS texted their customers to get them to call their reps and appose the bill. I think LA sued CVS over that. Don't recall what the final outcome was.
My wife's insurance uses CVS and her prescription are a lot cheaper if she uses the CVS pharmacy than if she uses Walgreens
My wife's insurance uses CVS and her prescription are a lot cheaper if she uses the CVS pharmacy than if she uses Walgreens
Posted on 3/6/26 at 7:17 pm to Good Times
good for Tennessee.
That’s my adopted state. Moved in 86 from La.
2 downvotes for THIS.
That’s my adopted state. Moved in 86 from La.
2 downvotes for THIS.
Posted on 3/6/26 at 7:28 pm to Good Times
Following as I have a vested interest. I just recently took a job involving CVS. They have a major distribution center in Knoxville. This would be a big shake up if enacted.
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