• We’re North Carolinians for Affordable Rx, and we’re fighting for affordable, accessible, quality prescription drug coverage for all North Carolina families. We know health care can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to cut through the misleading claims peddled by fast-talking special interest lobbyists and tell the truth about the real ways to make Rx more affordable.

       

      We’re glad local elected officials want to lower health care costs, but some proposals in Raleigh would actually increase costs and let special interests line their own pockets with hard-earned dollars pulled right from North Carolina pocketbooks. We believe in a competitive prescription drug marketplace, because competition is what drives lower drug costs – and bureaucratic, anti-competitive, red-tape legislation only hurts North Carolina patients.

    • Special Interest Independent Pharmacies’ Political Game

      Our representatives in Raleigh shouldn’t listen to special interest independent pharmacist lobbyists who are trying to twist the facts all for the express purpose of increasing their bottom lines.

    • Independent pharmacies are doing better than chain pharmacies. Independent pharmacy profit margins on Rx drugs are growing. The average pharmacist salary is six figures. The number of NC independent pharmacies has increased 14% over the past decade. Independent pharmacies pay powerful special-interest organizations called pharmacy services administrative organizations to lobby on their behalf.

    • Billion-Dollar Big Pharma Companies’ Blame Game

      It’s just a fact – Big Pharma alone sets Rx list prices. Our representatives in Raleigh should hold them accountable for their pricing strategies and not let them shift the blame to everyone else in the Rx supply chain except themselves.

      2100 pharmaceutical manufacturers have hiked the prices on more than 2,100 Rx drugs already this year. 2x big pharma often raises the price of its drugs, year after year - sometimes twice a year. Big pharma uses obscure laws and complicated patents to keep generics away from patients.

    • There’s a better way to protect North Carolina patients and taxpayers.

      Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) work day in and day out to negotiate lower Rx costs for patients and families. Our representatives in Raleigh should let them do their job.

      Stop unnecessary regulations & bureaucratic red tape that create a government one-size-fits all health care system. Let employers make the health care choices that are best for them & their employees. Listen to employers, who say they like their PBMs (93%) and that PBMs help reduce Rx costs (81%).

    • New Research Highlights PSAO Role in Supporting Independent Pharmacies

      A vast majority of independent pharmacies hire powerful pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) to negotiate prescription drug costs on their behalf and help them run their business. More specifically, PSAOs help independent pharmacies:

      • Negotiate reimbursements from the PBM to the pharmacy
      • Consult on pharmacy network contracts
      • Perform back office operations 

       

      Despite having a “mom & pop” reputation, nearly 83% of independent pharmacies have the backing of heavy-weight, unregulated PSAOs to negotiate contracts with other parties in the pharmaceutical supply and payment chain.

       

      It’s time our elected officials implement the same level of reporting requirements to PSAOs as they do for other entities in health care.

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      Thank you for being an advocate of North Carolinians for Affordable Rx. If you would like to take further action, please share these posts on social media. Your voice matters in the fight for affordable prescription drugs!

       

      Sample Posts

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      .@NC4AffordableRx is fighting for affordable and accessible prescription drug coverage for North Carolina families!

       

      Learn more about what drives Rx costs & join us: https://bit.ly/3qTaZxb #NCPol #NCLeg

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      Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) work every day to negotiate lower prescription drug costs for North Carolinians.

       

      Join us and get the facts on how PBMs are saving you and your family money: https://bit.ly/3qTaZxb #NCPol #NCLeg

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      We need a competitive prescription drug marketplace because competition is what drives lower drug costs in North Carolina.

       

      RT if you agree & join us in the fight for affordable Rx: https://bit.ly/3qTaZxb #NCPol #NCLeg

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