This week we're reading about state Medicaid officials' decision whether to cover GLP-1s; some pharmacy openings and closures; and Alabama's new PBM compliance enforcer.
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Politico: Doctors call Ozempic a miracle drug. Medicaid officials aren't so sure.
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Lansing City Pulse: New local pharmacies combat worsening shortage
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1819 News: Alabama Department of Insurance hires Kelli Newman to lead PBM compliance division
Long Island Herald: Independent pharmacies warn of collapse as lawmakers push to rein in PBMs
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WJAC: PA DHS addresses ongoing contract dispute between Martella's Pharmacies & Express Scripts
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Spotlight PA: Pennsylvania loses hundreds of pharmacies after a law promised help
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News from the States: Pharmacy chain closes, worsening deserts in SE Ohio, West Virginia