NJ Assembly to vote on bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers

The State Assembly is expected to vote Monday on a bill to restrict pharmacy benefit managers. Supporters say it would save money and expand access to medication. Opponents say it would increase costs instead.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 595

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The state Assembly is scheduled to vote Monday on legislation designed to limit the impact of health care middlemen in hopes of giving patients more choices in where they get their medication and driving down costs overall.

Supporters of the Democratic-sponsored proposal, called the “Patient and Provider Protection Act,” say restricting pharmacy benefit managers would help control what consumers pay for medication while also benefitting local pharmacies. Critics say it …

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