Health policy House panel investigates PBMs over claims of retaliation through pharmacy audits The House Oversight Committee is investigating Optum Rx, CVS Caremark and Express Scripts over audits of independent pharmacies and alleged retaliation. Reported by 2 outlets · Saturday, October 24, 2026 Photo: Public domain The original reports on this story are listed below. Reporting on this story Becker's Hospital Review Congress to probe PBMs over retaliation claims with pharmacy audits (opens in a new tab) Fierce Healthcare House Oversight Committee chair probes PBMs on independent pharmacy audits (opens in a new tab)
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