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CVS, Express Scripts sue to stop state law banning PBM-owned pharmacies - arkansasonline.com

Detected September 2, 2026 · in Pharmacy & Controlled Substances

CVS and Express Scripts are suing to block a new Arkansas law that bans pharmacies owned by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

Aforeworn detected this change in the Pharmacy & Controlled Substances space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All pharmacies in Arkansas, particularly those owned by PBMs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: N/A. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pharmacy & Controlled Substances continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

A state law has been enacted that prohibits PBM-owned pharmacies, now challenged in court.

Who it affects

All pharmacies in Arkansas, particularly those owned by PBMs.

What you must do

Monitor the lawsuit's progress and prepare for potential operational changes depending on the outcome.

Deadline

N/A

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNdC13cktaU3hvam1CVnV1bmFZY1pMV3ZSZkZrRmJFSHdQeUJJR0xFaU9melVLVlhQMU5tLU5aSHFSNnJQOU8xcENYN21xdVdJYkN3VlJVRTVCSGdFem92VUlOTnJvU2dDSzlkRWYwamxpa01lSFNhZW43TnQwRVlqWW8tV21GWnZkUEJ6UmJ0bGM5S1paZVFMalJGU0o3OVU?oc=5

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