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West Virginia Sues Express Scripts Over Role in Opioid Epidemic
09/24/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
West Virginia has joined several other states in suing the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Express Scripts for its alleged role in the opioid crisis. State Attorney General J.B. McCuskey announced the lawsuit, which follows similar actions...
West Virginia has joined several other states in suing the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Express Scripts for its alleged role in the opioid crisis. State Attorney General J.B. McCuskey announced the lawsuit, which follows similar actions...
West Virginia has joined several...
09/24/2025
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Caremark Over Zepbound
09/17/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Two New York residents have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Caremark over the denial of coverage for the weight-loss drug Zepbound in favor of Wegovy.
Two New York residents have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Caremark over the denial of coverage for the weight-loss drug Zepbound in favor of Wegovy.
Two New York residents have...
09/17/2025
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Pharmacist Sentenced in Case Involving Dog’s Death and Misuse of Pharmaceuticals
09/15/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
A year after deputies discovered controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in a trash can, a pharmacist was sentenced to prison for using those substances to kill his dog.
A year after deputies discovered controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in a trash can, a pharmacist was sentenced to prison for using those substances to kill his dog.
A year after deputies discovered...
09/15/2025
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New York Executive Order Expands Pharmacist Authority for COVID-19 Vaccination
09/10/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
On September 5, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order allowing pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to those who want them.
On September 5, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order allowing pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to those who want them.
On September 5, 2025, New York...
09/10/2025
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South Carolina Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Opioid Distribution
08/28/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
A South Carolina pharmacist who had been working as a staff pharmacist for a Gastonia, North Carolina pharmacy was recently sentenced to prison time for his role in an illegal opioid distribution scheme.
A South Carolina pharmacist who had been working as a staff pharmacist for a Gastonia, North Carolina pharmacy was recently sentenced to prison time for his role in an illegal opioid distribution scheme.
A South Carolina pharmacist who...
08/28/2025
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Judge Allows Asthma Wrongful Death Suit to Continue Against PBM, Pharmacy
08/20/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
A federal judge from the Eastern District of Wisconsin has denied a motion to dismiss in a wrongful death case that has drawn national attention.
A federal judge from the Eastern District of Wisconsin has denied a motion to dismiss in a wrongful death case that has drawn national attention.
A federal judge from the Eastern...
08/20/2025
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Federal Judge Grant Preliminary Injunction in Arkansas PBM Law Case
08/13/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Last month, we wrote about the CVS, Express Scripts, and Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) lawsuit challenging Arkansas Act 624—a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies in...
Last month, we wrote about the CVS, Express Scripts, and Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) lawsuit challenging Arkansas Act 624—a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies in...
Last month, we wrote about the...
08/13/2025
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Philadelphia Pharmacy Charged in $2 Million Sale of Unregulated HIV Meds
08/05/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced charges against a Philadelphia pharmacy due to a criminal scheme involving unregulated HIV medications that were billed through Medicare and Medicaid.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced charges against a Philadelphia pharmacy due to a criminal scheme involving unregulated HIV medications that were billed through Medicare and Medicaid.
Pennsylvania Attorney General...
08/05/2025
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Iowa Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Diverting Controlled Substances
07/30/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
In late June 2025, pharmacist Megan Elsbury, aged 43 years, was sentenced to 1 month in federal prison. In February 2025, Elsbury pleaded guilty to 1 count of the federal charge of acquiring a controlled substance by means of...
In late June 2025, pharmacist Megan Elsbury, aged 43 years, was sentenced to 1 month in federal prison. In February 2025, Elsbury pleaded guilty to 1 count of the federal charge of acquiring a controlled substance by means of...
In late June 2025, pharmacist...
07/30/2025
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Louisiana Files 3 Lawsuits Against CVS Health, Caremark PCS
07/23/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced the filing of 3 separate lawsuits against CVS Health Corp, CaremarkPCS Health LLC, and their affiliated entities. All 3 lawsuits allege that the corporation engaged in unfair, deceptive and...
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced the filing of 3 separate lawsuits against CVS Health Corp, CaremarkPCS Health LLC, and their affiliated entities. All 3 lawsuits allege that the corporation engaged in unfair, deceptive and...
Louisiana Attorney General Liz...
07/23/2025
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