State and federal lawmakers in the US are seeking to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies.[1] This strategy is aimed at limiting consolidation in the industry.[1] The goal is to limit the power of PBMs in the pharmaceutical industry.[1] According to MedPage Today, this is the latest move by federal and state governments to combat the influence of PBMs.[1] Lawmakers are targeting PBMs' ability to own pharmacies as a key element of consolidation.[1] This proposal is part of a broader effort to regulate PBMs.[1]