Opinion Local pharmacies can serve veterans — if the system lets them David Osborn Mon, July 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM PDT 3 min read ...

Consumer reporter John Matarese encourages shoppers to support any local pharmacies that remain open in their communities. “That way you don’t waste your money,” Matarese said.

With the proposed "Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025" gaining bipartisan support, there is hope for future regulation, but for many local pharmacies, relief may come too late.

The disturbing trend of local independent pharmacies closing is continuing in 2025, and shows little sign of slowing down. But a proposed bill in Congress could offer hope and a possible solution.

What you can do is support your local pharmacy, if you still have one, which could help them stay in business. That way, you don’t waste your money. Find more stories on DontWasteYourMoney.com.

Pharmacies across eastern Iowa say those middlemen are driving up their costs. The Iowa Pharmacy Association says 29 pharmacies across eastern Iowa closed last year and it blames the closings on ...

She said: “For too long, the Government has left a massive question mark over the support they will give to pharmacies. The consequences of this failure are now painfully apparent.

Act 77 of 2024 is a beacon of hope for these local heroes. By reforming the rules that govern PBMs, we have leveled the playing field, ensuring that local pharmacies can compete with the giants of ...