NewsThe Center Square — IllinoisJune 30, 2026United States
Pharmaceutical Group Sues Illinois Over New Drug Pricing Law
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' 2025 Prescription Drug Affordability Act, arguing the state law is pre-empted by federal ERISA regulations. The trade group claims the law's reporting requirements and pharmacy network restrictions will increase costs for self-insured businesses and patients.
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The lawsuit seeks to block a state law that would require pharmacy benefit managers to submit detailed annual drug spending reports starting in 2026 and restrict how they steer patients to specific pharmacies, potentially impacting health insurance premiums and administrative costs for Illinois employers.
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organizationIllinois Department of Insurance“State agency responsible for implementing the 2025 Prescription Drug Affordabili”organizationPharmaceutical Care Management Association“National advocacy group representing pharmacy benefit managers.”organizationU.S. Supreme Court“Cited as the source of the Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance precedent.”organizationFoley Hoag“Law firm representing PCMA.”organizationBrown Hay + Stephens“Law firm representing PCMA.”personDavid Marin“President and CEO of PCMA.”personAnn Gillespie“Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance.”personKristyn DeFilipp“Attorney representing PCMA.”