Tag Archives: Healthcare Law

Pills, Power, and Profits: Unpacking the FTC’s Crackdown on PBMs and the Drug Pricing Dilemma

Noel C. Rodriguez – Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against “The Big Three” pharmacy benefit managers (PMBs)– CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx– claiming that these companies manipulate drug prices to their advantage and contribute to the harsh realities Americans face in trying to afford life-saving medications. PBMs have played […]

Consumer Safety at Risk: Examining the Supplement Industry Post-DSHEA

Genesis Fajardo – In light of the growing trend of health gurus and supplement enthusiasts, the market’s unprecedented expansion has raised significant concerns about consumer safety and regulatory practices. The passage of the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994 transformed the supplement industry, increasing its market value from $4 billion to over […]