Pharmacy Benefit Manager

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A middleman entity in the drug supply chain that negotiates drug prices between pharmaceutical companies and insurers/employers. Described as engaging in 'shell games' and 'kickbacks' through rebates, leading to inflated drug costs.

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A middleman entity in the drug supply chain that negotiates drug prices between pharmaceutical companies and insurers/employers. Described as engaging in 'shell games' and 'kickbacks' through rebates, leading to inflated drug costs.