There is still time to register for a rally in Albany led by the Pharmacists Society for the State of New York (PSSNY) against the abuses of the pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) such as Optum RX, CVS Caremark, and Express Scripts) that forces patients to use their owned or affiliated mail-order pharmacy.
Recently, Governor Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have:
1. Lowered prescription drug costs
2. Protected a prescriber's ability to prescribe the medication that is best for the patient
3. Ensured patients can keep visiting the pharmacy of their choice
The Rally will be held at the Empire State Plaza Conference Center in New York
You may find more information out and register for the Rally by clicking here!
If you can't attend, you can still help by:
- Making a donation to support our advocacy
- Sharing your issues and concerns with mail-order pharmacy: loretta@uniteforsafemeds.com
- Speaking to your legislators about these issues!
Learn more about PBMs Here
Learn how PBMs also contribute not only to the issues with accessing our medications but also to the costs we pay for medications here: Why A Patient Paid a $245 Copay for a $40 Drug.
Learn about one of the many reasons why pharmacists are fighting back against PBMs by clicking here.
Thank you for your support!
Loretta