New reform law looks to help Central Pennsylvania pharmacies

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A bill to help local pharmacies level the playing field against big corporations is now a law.

Legislation HB-1993, which was signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday, limits pharmacy benefit managers from performing certain practices. These practices include patient steering, money recoupment back to the PBMs and forcing patients to order prescriptions by mail.

The bill was first introduced by State Representative Jessica Benham (D-36th). She saw different pharmacies in Allegheny County suffer, prompting her to create change.

"We're going to make it easier for folks to use the pharmacy of their choice," Benham said. "And we're going to make sure that pharmacies are reimbursed fairly for the services that they provide."

"This legislation will be a benefit to everyone," State Representative Frank Burns (D-72...