Vermont sues pharmacy benefit managers for driving up prescription drug prices

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Vermont sues pharmacy benefit managers for driving up prescription drug prices

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont’s attorney general is suing two pharmaceutical middlemen, accusing them of driving up the cost of prescription drugs.Charity Clark is suing Evernorth and CVS, two pharmacy benefit managers that negotiate prices among pharmaceutical manufacturers, insurance companies and pharmacies.In a lawsuit filed in Washington County Superior Court, Clark alleges Evernorth and CVS, along with 12 other organizations, are drivin…