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James Lankford: “Pharmacy benefit managers...are one of the biggest culprits…”

Featuring: James Lankford, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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Published | Video Starts at 05:56

So, yes, that isn't the power of the president, the power to convene, to be able to say, everybody, come in, let's talk about this. This is a real structural problem. So whether it's pharmaceutical companies, whether it's the Pharmacy benefit managers...are one of the biggest culprits behind the scenes in the rise in prescription costs. or whether it is doctors, hospitals and insurance companies, bring everybody in. Let's solve the problem. Sir, while I have you, I want to talk to you about what's going on in Venezuela. (05:56–06:03)

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Asserts that pharmacy benefit managers significantly contribute to rising prescription costs.

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