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North Carolina · HB 163 · 2025Partial Progress

Pharmacy Benefits Manager Provisions

Would require PBMs to reimburse pharmacies fairly, guarantee patients' choice of pharmacy, limit PBM audit practices, and increase reporting to the Insurance Commissioner.

Status
Passed House 106-9; stalled in Senate committee
Status date
2025-04-30
State
North Carolina
Session year
2025

Topics

Drug Pricing & AccessConsumer Protection

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