West Virginia Independent Pharmacy Association

04/02/2026

The WVIPA is pleased to announce that on April 1, 2026, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 5430 into law!

Thank you, Governor Morrisey, for recognizing the importance of continued PBM reform and regulation. This new law will protect pharmacies, patients, and West Virginia businesses - saving them millions of dollars by prohibiting the unethical PBM practice of spread pricing!

West Virginia continues to be a national leader in PBM reform.

04/02/2026

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03/31/2026

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A proposal aimed at increasing the transparency of operations of pharmacy benefit managers, middlemen used by health insurance companies and self-insured employer plans, died in negotiations between the House and Senate, even as it became one of the major issues of the 2026 legislative session.

03/30/2026

Today we celebrate National Doctors' Day.💙 We are grateful for the dedication and care doctors provide every day.

03/29/2026

Nothing to see here…..just keep overlooking the blatant disregard for rules and integrity.

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The federal government on Friday accused a drug middleman owned by CVS Health of overbilling a program that covers 9 million federal employees by $615 million over a four-year period.

The audit’s findings were similar to those found by one commissioned by the Ohio Department of Medicaid in 2018. It found that pharmacy middlemen owned by CVS and UnitedHealth billed the state $224 million more for drugs that it paid pharmacists in 2017.

03/27/2026

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, nutrient-packed fruits and veggies that fuel your body and boost wellness. Make sure to carry supplements that patients can add to their springtime routine!🥕🍓

03/26/2026

Sadly, our friends in Mississippi got outgunned. All we can do is keep moving forward and hope we can get national reform before independent pharmacies become extinct. Luckily in WV we have Matt Walker and Jeremiah Samples from the WVIPA putting in the work to educate our legislators how the game is being played.

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The lone remaining bill intended to enhance the regulation and transparency of pharmacy benefit managers died Thursday. House Speaker Jason White attributed the bill’s failure to the Senate’s inclusion of language mandating a dispensing fee. https://ow.ly/rFyb50YzpZF

03/20/2026

Do you have patients traveling soon? Don’t let them forget their meds! ✈️🌍

03/19/2026

Spring is in the air…and so are allergies🤧
Does your pharmacy have the allergy relief and support your patients need to enjoy the season?

03/17/2026

We wish you good luck and good health this St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

03/13/2026

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Aetna was accused of submitting false patient diagnosis data for its Medicare Advantage Plan enrollees in order to get higher monthly payments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

03/10/2026

The WVIPA thanks the WV Senate for passing HB 5430, which will protect WV patients, pharmacies, and employer sponsored health plans from the predatory conduct of PBMs!