*PRESS RELEASE* Coalition of Independent and Community Pharmacies Praises Governor DeSantis for Executive Order Increasing Prescription Drug Transparency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fri., July 8, 2022
CONTACT: Aly Coleman, 850.391.5040,
aly@on3pr.com

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Today, in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement of an Executive Order to increase prescription drug transparency on behalf of Floridians, the following statement was issued by Michael Jackson, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Florida Pharmacy Association and member of EMPOWER Patients, a coalition comprised of independent and community pharmacies focused on increasing access to affordable medication by eliminating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

“EMPOWER Patients praises Governor DeSantis for his leadership and persistence in his efforts to lower prescription drug prices in Florida, while also supporting independent and community pharmacists who work tirelessly to provide high-quality, yet affordable care for patients in need. We are encouraged by this latest development – which follows the passage of House Bill 357 – and the governor’s continued commitment on this critical issue facing so many Floridians and their families.”

For more information about EMPOWER Patients, including Jackson’s statement on the passage of House Bill 357, please click here

About EMPOWER Patients

The EMPOWER Patients coalition formed in 2020 to focus on supporting policies that empower patients to take back control of their health care, increase access to affordable medication, restore the patient/pharmacist relationship, and drastically cut the role of prescription drug middlemen in prescription drug decision making. EMPOWER Patients is comprised of the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc., Aspire Health Pharmacy Services, Florida Independent Pharmacy Network, Florida Pharmacy Association, Pharmacy Provider Services Corporation, Walgreens, and hundreds of neighborhood Florida pharmacies.

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