Patients already paying price for PBMs diverting copay cash meant for needy

by Darrel Rowland

Fri, July 21st 2023, 10:52 AM UTC

Doug and Shawna Landaker feed their chickens, granted temporary freedom from their hen house. (WSYX/Darrel Rowland)

Doug Landaker in the yard of his home just outside the southeastern Ohio community of Waterford. (WSYX/Waterford)

Key part of the email confirming delivery of Doug Landaker's prescription costing $3,990 for a 90-day supply that previously cost him just $150. Accredo is the specialty pharmacy of Express Scripts, which the pharmacy benefit managers mandate when filling prescriptions for the SaveOnSP program. Wife Shawna Landaker said she has refused to open the pill bottle to this day. (Provided)

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Doug and Shawna Landaker feed their chickens, granted temporary freedom from their hen house. (WSYX/Darrel Rowland)

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