The Department of Insurance (DOI) PBM Compliance Division has taken its first action against non-compliant PBMs. Actions have been filed against two entities: one taken in October against Drexi, Inc. for operating without a PBM license in the state, and one taken against Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) this week for several violations, including charging of illegal fees; under payment of reimbursements; and failure and refusal to provide accounts, documents, records, files, information and matters relevant to the substance of complaints. The Department is enforcing Act 2025-36, also known as the Community Pharmacy Relief Act. Stay informed by visiting the DOI PBM Compliance Division page and the PBM Actions page.
Also in Alabama, the Board of Pharmacy proposed these rules for adoption. The required public comment period is now open, and we encourage all members to review them.
File written comments directly with the Board of Pharmacy as directed in the cover sheet for the rule. Deadlines for comments are provided on the rule filings. All written comments should be sent to Wpassmore@albop.com by the deadlines noted.
Finally in Alabama, the Board of Pharmacy scheduled several upcoming meetings for 2026, including April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18 and December 16. All meetings begin at 9:00 am CST/CDT unless otherwise noted.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.