Arkansas Pharmaceutical Industry Newswire

CVS, Express Scripts Sue Over Arkansas Law Banning

CVS Health and Express Scripts have filed lawsuits in federal court seeking to overturn an Arkansas state law that will prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies in the state, the companies said in separate lawsuits …

CVS, Cigna sue Arkansas to overturn new PBM law

CVS and Cigna have filed two separate lawsuits seeking to overturn Arkansas’ new law, which bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in the state, from going into effect CVS and Cigna’s PBM subsidiary Express Scripts filed two …

CVS and Express Scripts Sue to Block Arkansas Law Restricting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

CVS and Express Scripts asked a federal judge on Thursday to block a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in Arkansas, challenging the first such restriction enacted by a state. The lawsuits come a little over a …

CVS Health Suing Over Arkansas Law

CVS Health is suing over a new Arkansas law. The lawsuit claims Act 624 will lead to the closure of more than 20 CVS pharmacy locations in the state by next year. The law bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning both a pharmacy and a pharmacy license. …

CVS Sues Arkansas Over Law Banning PBM Ownership Of Pharmacies

CVS Health Thursday sued Arkansas, trying to thwart a law the healthcare company said would lead to ... More the closure of all 23 CVS drugstores in the state, the company said May 29, 2025. In this photo, a sign marks the location of a new CVS pharmacy …

CVS, Express Scripts sue to stop state law banning PBM-owned pharmacies

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Two of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States are suing the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy to stop a new law that prohibits the drug middlemen from owning …

CVS files lawsuit over new Arkansas law

CVS Health has filed a lawsuit to block a new Arkansas law that the company said will shut down 23 CVS pharmacy locations in the state by 2026. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — CVS Health has filed a lawsuit to block a new Arkansas law that the company said will shut …

Schmidt & Sons included in state attorney general’s efforts to help pharmacies

How pharmacy benefit managers have affected local pharmacies is well known to the Schmidt family, owners of Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy in Tecumseh. What they did not know was that the Michigan Attorney General’s Office would use their business’s situation …

CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy benefit managers

CVS, Express Scripts sue to block Arkansas law barring PBM ownership of pharmacies

Audio By Carbonatix By Diana Novak Jones CHICAGO (Reuters) – CVS and Express Scripts filed lawsuits on Thursday seeking to overturn an Arkansas state law set to go into effect next year that would ban pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies. The …

Lawsuit challenges new Arkansas PBM law

A lawsuit has been filed challenging a new Arkansas law blocking pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning retail pharmacies. The 95-page lawsuit, filed by Missouri-based PBM Express Scripts, argues Act 624 of 2025 violates the U.S. Constitution and is …

CVS Denies Reports It Will Close Arkansas Stores B

CVS Health has denied reports that it plans to close its Arkansas pharmacy locations, saying all 23 of its stores in the state will remain open and continue to operate for the foreseeable future, according to a statement provided to NTD News. “We have NOT …

Arkansas Bans PBMs from Owning Pharmacies, Escalating Scrutiny of Vertical Integration in Pharmacy Distribution

In a first-of-its-kind move, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enacted legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers ("PBMs") from owning or operating pharmacies within the state. The law—Act 624—takes effect on January 1, 2026, …

Update: CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over law banning PBMs from owning pharmacies

Editor’s note: This story has changed significantly since it was first published.  Two of the largest health care companies in the country announced Thursday they’re separately  suing Arkansas over a new law, signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders in April, that …

Express Scripts sues Arkansas over new PBM law

Express Scripts by Evernorth, the pharmacy benefits business of The Cigna Group, and its affiliated pharmacies, filed a lawsuit in federal court to strike down Arkansas’ new law regarding PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers). Calling the law “misguided,” the …

Oregon Senate Passes Bill To Protect Access To Local Pharmacies, Heads To House For Final Vote

Alpha Media Library Image SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate has passed a bill aimed at preserving patients’ access to prescription medications at local pharmacies, particularly in rural areas. House Bill 2385-B, which safeguards the 340B drug pricing program …

Q&A: Workflow Tools Can Help Pharmacists Improve Patient Outcomes | PQA 2025

As value-based payment models evolve, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) launched a program to support standardized pharmacy quality measures, focusing on blood pressure and HbA1c control. By leveraging pharmacists’ accessibility in communities, the …

Global X-linked Hypophosphatemia Market Forecast: Key Growth Drivers, Trends, and Opportunities from 2025 to 2034

The Business Research Company’s X-linked Hypophosphatemia Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Drugstore giant issues ominous warning as outlets put at risk – and it’s nothing to do with bad sales

BOSSES of a major drugs chain have issued a warning as dozens of the retailer’s stores were plunged into uncertainty.  Fears are rising that the outlets could close for good.  2 Dozens of CVS stores risk being plunged into jeopardy thanks to a new …

Touchpoints Launches LinQed Online to Transform Benefits Communication and Employee Engagement

A white-labeled platform that unifies email, SMS, push, and strategy to simplify benefits communication and boost workforce engagement. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Touchpoints, a leader in strategic employee …

Truck Accidents Are a Leading Cause of Traumatic Pregnancy Injuries in the U.S.

Traumatic pregnancies caused by truck and car accidents are on the rise. Zinda Law Group provides critical legal insight to pregnant crash victims. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Traumatic pregnancies caused by …

HSA for America Welcomes Three New Personal Benefits Managers Amid Growing Healthcare Complexity

As healthcare options grow more complex, HSA for America expands team to provide clearer guidance and personal support. FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to rising healthcare costs and growing demand …

Supervised Exercise Therapy Offers a Cost-Effective Solution to the Nation’s Chronic Disease Crisis

New study led by Physical Activity Alliance and American Heart Association reveals health and economic benefits of community-based programs. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As chronic disease rates and …

Evident Launches EviSmart Comm to Streamline Case Communication Between Labs and Dentists

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evident, a provider of digital dental workflow solutions, today announced the release of EviSmart Comm, a new module in the EviSmart platform designed to simplify and …

The Brookbush Institute Publishes NEW Course: Acute Variables: Periodization Training

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with new courses, a modern glossary, an AI Tutor, and a client program generator. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - Related Course: Acute Variables: …

CABS Health Network and CookUnity Launch Medicaid Meal Initiative to Tackle Food Insecurity in New York City

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CABS Health Network is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with CookUnity, the only premium 100% chef-crafted meal delivery service, to launch a new Medicaid-covered …

Disposable Flexible Duodenoscope Market projected to achieve a CAGR of 7.09% to reach US$1,940.754 million by 2030

The disposable flexible duodenoscope market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.09% from US$1,377.901 million in 2025 to US$1,940.754 million by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new study …

Frontotemporal Dementia Therapeutics Enter New Era as Gene and Antibody Therapies Advance Toward Market | CI Insights

FTD therapies are evolving fast, led by gene-targeted innovation and Phase III trials aiming to modify the disease, not just manage symptoms. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a rare and …

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Honors Survivors, Encourages Screening and Advocates for Research During Survivors Month

Alliance Survey Reveals Most Americans Deprioritize Colorectal Cancer Screening, Yet Screening & Innovative Research are Critical to Survivorship WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of National …

Digital Radiography Systems Market Set for 4.2% Growth, Fueled by AI & Portability (2024–2031) | DataM Intelligence

The digital radiography systems market is growing at 4.2% CAGR through 2031, driven by AI integration, portability, and healthcare digitization trends. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview The …

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Services Market Trends, Growth Forecast & Top Companies 2025 | DataM Intelligence

The Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Services Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview: Drug Discovery Outsourcing …

Atherectomy Devices Market anticipated to surpass US$1,686.032 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 7.29%

The atherectomy devices market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.29% from US$1,186.030 million in 2025 to US$1,686.032 million by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new study published by …

Massive Bio to Showcase AI-Driven Oncology Innovations at ASCO25

Massive Bio highlights AI-driven clinical trial matching, real-world data solutions, and expert insights at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Company to highlight patient-trial matching platform …

Stanton Optical Expands Reach with New Store in Bakersfield, CA

Full-Service Eye Care, Offering Hi-tech Eye Exams, Eye Health Solutions and Affordable Eyewear BAKERSFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stanton Optical, a pioneer in affordable and accessible eye care, announces the grand …

Image Analysis Group and Picture Health Partner to Advance AI-Driven Imaging Endpoints in Oncology Clinical Trials

Companies will provide enhanced tools for early response detection, smarter patient stratification, and the prediction of oncology treatment outcomes. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Image Analysis Group (IAG), a …

Postpartum Depression Market to Grow at 10.2% CAGR Fueled by Mental Health Awareness | DataM Intelligence

The postpartum depression market is set to grow at a 10.2% CAGR through 2031, driven by new therapies and global awareness. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview Postpartum depression (PPD) is a …

Stanton Optical Opens New Store in Columbus, IN

Full-Service Eye Care, Offering Hi-tech Eye Exams, Eye Health Solutions and Affordable Eyewear COLUMBUS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stanton Optical, a pioneer in affordable and accessible eye care, announces the grand opening …

Insulin Biosimilars Market Growth | Trends, Share, Demand & Forecast 2025 | DataM Intelligence

The Global Insulin Biosimilars Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR of 14.4% during the forecast period 2024-2031. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview: The Global Insulin Biosimilars Market is expanding …

Nasal Polyposis Drugs Market Size, Trends & Top Treatment Options 2025 | DataM Intelligence

The Global Nasal Polyposis Drugs Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview: The Global Nasal Polyposis Drugs Market is expanding …