The impact of pharmacy benefit managers on community pharmacy: A scoping review

Introduction: The introduction of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the United States healthcare system occurred with the aim to decrease costs and increase quality. News media and legislation have painted a picture of decreased pharmacy competition and potential negative impacts on patients a...

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Main Authors: Meagen Rosenthal (Author), Lindsey Miller (Author), Mixson Bateman (Author), Megan Smith (Author), Katrina Nueva (Author), Jordan M. Ballou (Author)
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Published: Elsevier, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Introduction: The introduction of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the United States healthcare system occurred with the aim to decrease costs and increase quality. News media and legislation have painted a picture of decreased pharmacy competition and potential negative impacts on patients and their access to affordable medications. Objective: The objective of this scoping review was to evaluate the current research literature examining the impact of PBMs on the finances of community pharmacies. Methods: Scientific journal articles published between 2010 and 2022 were included if they met the predefined objective. Results: This scoping review identified four articles that met inclusion criteria. None of the identified articles independently quantified the financial impact of PBMs on community pharmacies. Conclusions: Additional research should be completed to specifically understand the financial impact on community pharmacies to help ensure the viability of community pharmacy as an integral access point for patients.
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10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100283