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Birmingham Apothecary, 1032 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL (2025)

07/30/2025

Rural America is being priced out of healthcare. And PBMs are part of the problem.

Millions of families face high rates of chronic illness, but have to drive hours just to reach a doctor or pharmacy. Many work jobs with no insurance. And now, Pharmacy Benefit Managers are making things worse.

PBMs are:

Raising out-of-pocket costs

Underpaying small pharmacies

Pushing patients toward their own mail-order networks

The result? Local pharmacies close. Patients lose access. Care suffers.

We need PBM reform, now.

Tagging the leaders who can make it happen:

07/29/2025

Rural America is being priced out of healthcare. And PBMs are part of the problem.

Millions of families face high rates of chronic illness, but have to drive hours just to reach a doctor or pharmacy. Many work jobs with no insurance. And now, Pharmacy Benefit Managers are making things worse.

PBMs are:

Raising out-of-pocket costs

Underpaying small pharmacies

Pushing patients toward their own mail-order networks

The result? Local pharmacies close. Patients lose access. Care suffers.

We need PBM reform, now.

Rep. Shomari Figures Senator Katie Boyd Britt Representative Dale Strong Robert Aderholt U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer Senator Tommy Tuberville Congressman Mike D. Rogers
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association

07/27/2025

40 miles to the nearest pharmacy? That’s the harsh reality for many rural families.

PBMs are driving independent pharmacies out by reimbursing below cost and forcing patients into mail-order systems.

📦 Delayed medicine
❌ No in-person advice
😷 Dangerous for seniors and chronic care patients

Meanwhile, PBMs profit while our communities are left behind.

Let’s fix this.

Call your lawmakers. Share this. Support your local pharmacy.
www.bhamapothecary.com

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Representative Dale Strong Robert Aderholt
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association

07/24/2025

PBMs are driving up drug prices while claiming to save you money.

A cancer drug that costs $65?
PBMs are billing $3,613 to Medicare patients.

Another drug that should cost $55?
CVS charged over $7,000 a month.

This isn’t a one-off mistake. It’s a pattern, and it’s hurting patients, seniors, and small pharmacies.

The truth is finally out.
Watch the full documentary exposing the PBM industry:
📽️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0bcWlI4ht4&t=6088s

Let’s demand change.

Tagging the leaders who can act:
Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer
U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency
American Pharmacists Association National Community Pharmacists Association

07/22/2025

$949 Million in Fraud, But CVS is Still in Business?

Let’s break this down:

Omnicare, a CVS unit, just got hit with a $949 million penalty for submitting over 3 million false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

What did they do?
They recycled prescriptions and billed the government for drugs that were never reapproved, knowingly.

This happened for nearly 10 years.
And CVS? Still open. Still profiting.

Meanwhile, small independent pharmacies are cut off for far less.

⚠️ When big chains break the rules, they pay a fine.
⚠️ When local pharmacies slip up, they’re kicked out.

This is exactly why we fight for PBM reform and fair treatment across the board.

📍 Learn more about our mission: www.bhamapothecary.com

Representative Dale Strong Rep. Terri Sewell Senator Tommy Tuberville Senator Katie Boyd Britt Robert Aderholt U.S. Representative Barry Moore Congressman Gary Palmer Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers
Pharmacists United for Truth and TransparencyNational Community Pharmacists Associationn American Pharmacists Association

07/19/2025

PBMs are facing long-overdue scrutiny.

Trump’s 2025 executive order calls for federal agencies to increase competition among Pharmacy Benefit Managers, improve rebate transparency, and encourage the use of generics and biosimilars.

At the same time, groups like the PBM Accountability Project are advocating for:

Rebate transparency from drug manufacturers

Redirecting savings to patients and plans

Competitive models like PBM reverse auctions

Reverse auctions are already working in six states, helping cut out-of-pocket drug costs. This model forces PBMs to compete and makes pricing more transparent.

Independent pharmacies like ours have been advocating for these reforms for years. We've served Birmingham with integrity since 1914. The system should work for patients, not middlemen.

Tagging our elected officials to stay informed and take action:
Representative Dale Strong Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Senator Katie Boyd Britt U.S. Representative Barry Moore Robert Aderholt Congressman Gary Palmer Congressman Mike D. Rogers Rep. Shomari Figures
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association

07/17/2025

PBMs have become the silent architects of drug pricing in America.

They don't make medicine.
They don't treat patients.
But they control nearly everything, from what meds are covered to how much pharmacies are reimbursed.

And it's costing patients and independent pharmacies every single day.

It's time to pull back the curtain and hold these powerful middlemen accountable.

Watch this clip and share if you believe patients, not profits, should come first.

Representative Dale Strong Senator Tommy Tuberville Congressman Gary Palmer U.S. Representative Barry Moore
Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Rep. Shomari Figures Representative Dale Strong Senator Katie Boyd Britt
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association

07/15/2025

PBM reimbursement got you down? You're not alone.

Independent pharmacies are being crushed by delayed payments, unfair reimbursement cuts, and “take-it-or-leave-it” contracts from massive Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). It’s not just frustrating- it’s unsustainable.

At Birmingham Apothecary, we’ve served our community since 1914. We’re speaking up because patients deserve better. You should be able to trust that your pharmacy is fighting for YOU—not fighting to survive.

Contact your lawmakers and demand transparency and real reform.

📍1032 20th St S, Birmingham, AL
💚 Real people. Real care. No corporate middlemen.

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Congressman Gary Palmer
U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Terri Sewell Rep. Shomari FiguresCongressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association

07/12/2025

PBMs have more control over your medications than your doctor or pharmacist.
And they’re not regulated.

💊 They decide what meds your plan covers
📉 They squeeze out independent pharmacies
💸 They profit while you pay more

Birmingham Apothecary has been here since 1914 - long before PBMs. We stand for local, transparent, patient-first care.

It’s time to hold the system accountable.
It’s time to reform PBMs.

Tagging our Alabama leaders to take action:
Senator Katie Boyd Britt Rep. Terri Sewell Senator Tommy Tuberville Congressman Gary Palmer
U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency American Pharmacists AssociationNational Community Pharmacists Association

07/09/2025

Most people have never heard of a PBM, but they’re controlling what you pay for meds.

Did you know two patients can get the same drug on the same day… and pay wildly different prices?

Here’s why:
➡️ Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) manipulate drug prices behind closed doors
➡️ They set “take-it-or-leave-it” contracts with pharmacies
➡️ They steer patients toward their own mail-order pharmacies
➡️ Then jack up prices depending on your plan

💊 One patient on Medicaid might pay $10. A senior on Medicare Part D? Over $200 for the same thing.

This isn’t random. It’s profit strategy.

Want to know how it all works?
Watch the documentary exposing it all:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0bcWlI4ht4&t=6088s

It’s time for transparency, fair pharmacy reimbursement, and putting patients before profits.

📍 We’re standing up for pharmacy care that’s honest, local, and affordable.

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri SewellCongressman Gary PalmerRep. Shomari Figures U.S. Representative Barry Moore Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists Association American Pharmacists Association

07/09/2025

Supplement Spotlight: Magnesium
Feeling drained, sore, or restless at night? You might be low on magnesium - an essential mineral that supports everything from muscle recovery to stress relief and better sleep. 💤💪

At Birmingham Apothecary, we carry trusted magnesium supplements and we’re always here to help you choose the right one for your needs.

💚 Personalized advice
💚 Local care since 1914
💚 Your wellness, our mission

Stop by or send us a message today - let’s talk supplements that actually make a difference.

07/08/2025

📣 The FTC Chair just told Congress what pharmacists have been saying for years:

PBMs are raising drug prices, hurting independent pharmacies, and making healthcare less affordable for everyone.

This isn’t just a pharmacy issue - it’s a patient issue.

If you care about your family’s access to meds, your local pharmacy, or rising costs at the pharmacy counter… it’s time to speak up.

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer
U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency National Community Pharmacists AssociationAmerican Pharmacists Association

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