Kelly signs law strengthening oversight, regulation of pharmacy middlemen

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 190

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill regulating companies that operate as middlemen in the pharmaceutical industry, demanding transparent transactions and guardrails to protect consumers and pharmacists.

Senate Bill 20 regulates pharmacy benefit managers, which negotiate drug prices between manufacturers, pharmacies and insurers. The companies have come under scrutiny in recent years for monopolistic practices, driving up prices and for practices that harm small, independently owned businesses.

“Increasing regulation of PBMs …

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