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States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
By John Hanna, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent millions of dollars...
Key takeaway A Tennessee law will bar pharmacy benefit managers from operating retail pharmacies as of July 1, 2028, though CVS Health Corp.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
In Sugar Land and the broader Fort Bend County, the issue of affordable prescription medication hits close to home, with many residents relying on health plans to manage their pharmacy benefits. As states move to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, locals will be watching to see how these changes impact their own access to affordable medications. The fact that nearly 4 in 10 US adults have skipped taking medications as prescribed due to cost concerns is particularly troubling in a community like Sugar Land, where residents may already be navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. As lawmakers in Texas and other states consider legislation to limit compensation to pharmacy benefit managers and increase transparency, Sugar Land residents will be looking for relief from soaring medication costs and a more equitable system for managing prescription coverage. The outcome of these efforts will have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of local families.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent millions of dollars...
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