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Illinois is advancing measures to counter the influence of pharmacy benefit managers, aiming to protect local pharmacies and reduce prescription drug costs. Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed concern about the impact of insurance middlemen, describing their practices as potentially harmful to community pharmacies. The state aims to ensure continued access to essential medications and safeguard health care resources for residents. Specific strategies were not detailed in the statement, but the initiative underlines a broader movement to reevaluate pharmacy industry relationships across the U.S.
Governor J.B. Pritzker has taken public positions on a range of state issues in recent months. He highlighted Illinois’ move up to 12th place among U.S. states for business since taking office. Pritzker has also addressed political questions involving state leadership, including raising concerns over Darren Bailey's refusal to comment on the 2020 U.S. election outcome.