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Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM)

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Middlemen who manage drug benefits for insurers and negotiate pharmacy pricing.

PBMs sit between insurers, pharmacies, and manufacturers, setting formularies and negotiating rebates. Their markup is part of why manufacturer direct-pay channels (LillyDirect, NovoCare) can undercut pharmacy cash prices.

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