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On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was in The Villages to announce a legislative proposal that aims to protect consumers and small businesses from pharmaceutical middlemen through accountability in Florida’s drug market.
Following the announcement of the initiative, Publix Super Markets senior director of pharmacy management Katie Scanlon thanked DeSantis for his leadership. “We appreciate Governor DeSantis’ leadership in championing the initiative for lower prescription drug costs for Floridians.”
She added that “it is a critical step in the right direction to ensure our residents and customers have access to their medications at the lowest price available to all, dispensed from their community pharmacist of choice.”
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Walgreens Regional Healthcare Director Young Chang said, “Walgreens is supportive of initiatives that improve access and transparency to prescriptions and lower patients’ out of pocket costs. That’s why we look forward to working with Governor DeSantis on this important issue to all Floridians.”
National Association of Chain Drug Stores President and CEO Steven C. Anderson emphasized that “Governor DeSantis is right to stand up for Floridians by leading pharmacy benefit manager reform.”
“Patients deserve the best value of care from the pharmacy and pharmacist they choose, and accountability from middlemen who interfere with their choice and access to care. We look forward to working with Governor DeSantis and with the legislature to maximize this moment for the benefit of Floridians and for the viability of the pharmacies that serve them.”
Williams Perdomo es periodista y escritor, especializado en las fuentes Política y Cultura.