The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

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April 22, 2025

PBMs Prevented from Owning Pharmacies Under New Arkansas Law

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed HB 1150 into law. The law prohibits state permits to pharmacies owned by pharmacy benefit managers effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Since the introduction of HB 1150, similar ownership provisions were introduced or amended into bills in Indiana, New York, Texas, and Vermont. Additionally, on April 14, a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to pass legislation prohibiting PBMs from owning or operating pharmacies. A bill to do so was introduced late last year by Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) – who wrote a letter in support of Arkansas HB 1150 – and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA).

[AR HB 1150. Arkansas State Legislature 16 April 2025.]