Frier Levitt partners Jesse Dresser and Harini Bupathi were quoted in a Specialty Pharmacy Continuum article, “Breaking Down Barriers to PBM Network Access” by Karen Blum.
The article discusses the challenging process of gaining access to Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) networks for specialty pharmacies. The list of credentialing requirements that these networks require can be long, but there are ways to navigate these obstacles.
Jesse and Harini provide their legal insight and shed light on strategies to overcome such hurdles. Jesse emphasizes that PBMs tend to set terms that are exceedingly difficult to fulfill and delves into the stringent accreditation prerequisites. Harini underscores the importance of detailed policies and procedures to demonstrate proficiency and compliance to PBMs.
To read the full article with the rest of their comments visit: https://www.specialtypharmacycontinuum.com/Operations-and-Management/Article/02-24/Breaking-Down-Barriers-to-PBM-Network-Access/72838