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  2. Explainer-Why are US pharmacy benefit managers under fire? - AOL

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    April 16, 2024 at 10:07 AM. By Ahmed Aboulenein. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are in the crosshairs of Republicans and Democrats in Congress but have so far dodged any ...

  3. Pharmacy benefit management - Wikipedia

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    Pharmacy benefit management. In the United States, a pharmacy benefit manager ( PBM) is a third-party administrator of prescription drug programs for commercial health plans, self-insured employer plans, Medicare Part D plans, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and state government employee plans.

  4. Amid increased federal scrutiny, PBMs pivot strategy to ... - AOL

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    PBMs have used various strategies over the years to squeeze independent pharmacies, and these tactics are on the rise as the federal government takes aim at reigning in the notorious middlemen.

  5. Congress can lower drug prices with new laws to reform ... - AOL

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    Consequently, PBMs prefer drugs with artificially high list prices. The current fees PBMs charge to pharmacies, employers, and manufacturers, now an even larger revenue source, are also linked to ...

  6. Play-by-mail game - Wikipedia

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    A play-by-mail game (also known as a PBM game, PBEM game, turn-based game, turn based distance game, or an interactive strategy game. [a]) is a game played through postal mail, email, or other digital media. Correspondence chess and Go were among the first PBM games. Diplomacy has been played by mail since 1963, introducing a multi-player ...

  7. 7 of the Best Probiotics That Are Safe for Kids - Healthline

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    Best probiotic gummies for kids: SmartyPants Kids Probiotic and Prebiotic Immunity Formula, OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic. Best probiotic powder for kids: Culturelle Kids Packets Daily Probiotic ...

  8. Miralax for Kids: Safety, Dosage, Alternatives, and More

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    The manufacturer’s site advises that it’s “for adults and children 17 years of age and older” and says to consult a doctor for children 16 and younger. According to the site, the ...

  9. Vitamins for Kids: Do They Need Them (and Which Ones)?

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    vitamin C. 15 mg. 25 mg. vitamin D. 600 IU (15 mcg) 600 IU (15 mcg) While the above nutrients are some of the most commonly discussed, they aren’t the only ones kids need. Children need some ...