Jeremy Counts
@hokiepharm.bsky.social
The voice of war in a profession of peace PUTT Executive Board Member, Strategic Directions Chief Analyst, Pharmacist, Hokie.
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Jeremy Counts
@hokiepharm.bsky.social
· Nov 6
A handwritten thank you from Lina Khan on the day the FTC dropped their 2nd interim report on PBMs is easily the high point of my career.
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
PBMs say they want low list prices for drugs.
Their new affiliated private label drug companies now have the power to do it themselves.
Instead, the generic prices are on average 33 times higher than the lowest in the market.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Their new affiliated private label drug companies now have the power to do it themselves.
Instead, the generic prices are on average 33 times higher than the lowest in the market.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Cigna Unit Sells Generic Drugs at Higher Prices, Report Says
A little-known Cigna Group subsidiary that sells generic drugs charges prices that skew higher than many competing suppliers, according to a new analysis that raises questions about the company’s role...
www.bloomberg.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
PBMs say they want low list prices for drugs.
Their new affiliated private label drug companies now have the power to do it themselves.
Instead, the generic prices are on average 33 times higher than the lowest in the market.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Their new affiliated private label drug companies now have the power to do it themselves.
Instead, the generic prices are on average 33 times higher than the lowest in the market.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
Packed house for Lina Khan at Crooked Con.
Lively discussion on the need to fight corporate power to lower costs, empower workers, and stop authoritarianism--and her work co-chairing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition.
Lively discussion on the need to fight corporate power to lower costs, empower workers, and stop authoritarianism--and her work co-chairing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition.
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Packed house for Lina Khan at Crooked Con.
Lively discussion on the need to fight corporate power to lower costs, empower workers, and stop authoritarianism--and her work co-chairing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition.
Lively discussion on the need to fight corporate power to lower costs, empower workers, and stop authoritarianism--and her work co-chairing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition.
A handwritten thank you from Lina Khan on the day the FTC dropped their 2nd interim report on PBMs is easily the high point of my career.
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A handwritten thank you from Lina Khan on the day the FTC dropped their 2nd interim report on PBMs is easily the high point of my career.
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
It's been a minute, but happy to announce that we're launching GLP-1 appeals from @getclaimable.bsky.social this week.
Waitlist and free appeals here 👇
www.getclaimable.com/glp-1-waitlist
#mounjaro #wegovy #zepbound
@vinguptamd.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Waitlist and free appeals here 👇
www.getclaimable.com/glp-1-waitlist
#mounjaro #wegovy #zepbound
@vinguptamd.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Get Claimable for GLP-1s
Claimable is a powerful tool to help you fight unfair insurance denials for GLP-1 medications. It’s like having a team of experts by your side—analyzing clinical guidelines, insurance policies, past a...
www.getclaimable.com
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It's been a minute, but happy to announce that we're launching GLP-1 appeals from @getclaimable.bsky.social this week.
Waitlist and free appeals here 👇
www.getclaimable.com/glp-1-waitlist
#mounjaro #wegovy #zepbound
@vinguptamd.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Waitlist and free appeals here 👇
www.getclaimable.com/glp-1-waitlist
#mounjaro #wegovy #zepbound
@vinguptamd.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
PBM ON THE ROCKS IS BACK!!!
Legislative Recaps, PBM Retaliation, and the Community Importance of Independent Pharmacy | #PBMOTR
👇🎧Listen Now!🎧👇
player.captivate.fm/episode/84f6...
#podcast #PBMReform #pharmsky #medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @aidshealthcare.bsky.social
Legislative Recaps, PBM Retaliation, and the Community Importance of Independent Pharmacy | #PBMOTR
👇🎧Listen Now!🎧👇
player.captivate.fm/episode/84f6...
#podcast #PBMReform #pharmsky #medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @aidshealthcare.bsky.social
Legislative Recaps, PBM Retaliation, & the Community Importance of Independent Pharmacy
Quickly and easily listen to PBM on the Rocks for free!
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August 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
PBM ON THE ROCKS IS BACK!!!
Legislative Recaps, PBM Retaliation, and the Community Importance of Independent Pharmacy | #PBMOTR
👇🎧Listen Now!🎧👇
player.captivate.fm/episode/84f6...
#podcast #PBMReform #pharmsky #medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @aidshealthcare.bsky.social
Legislative Recaps, PBM Retaliation, and the Community Importance of Independent Pharmacy | #PBMOTR
👇🎧Listen Now!🎧👇
player.captivate.fm/episode/84f6...
#podcast #PBMReform #pharmsky #medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @aidshealthcare.bsky.social
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
BREAKING!
PUTT board member @hokiepharm.bsky.social found that in 2017 through 2023, #Virginia Medicaid OVERspent more than $10.8B on medications
With the largest #PBMs in charge, is anyone else surprised?
Read the Report:
www.strategicdirectionsrx.com/vamedicaid
#Medicaid #DrugPricing #PBMreform
PUTT board member @hokiepharm.bsky.social found that in 2017 through 2023, #Virginia Medicaid OVERspent more than $10.8B on medications
With the largest #PBMs in charge, is anyone else surprised?
Read the Report:
www.strategicdirectionsrx.com/vamedicaid
#Medicaid #DrugPricing #PBMreform
September 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
BREAKING!
PUTT board member @hokiepharm.bsky.social found that in 2017 through 2023, #Virginia Medicaid OVERspent more than $10.8B on medications
With the largest #PBMs in charge, is anyone else surprised?
Read the Report:
www.strategicdirectionsrx.com/vamedicaid
#Medicaid #DrugPricing #PBMreform
PUTT board member @hokiepharm.bsky.social found that in 2017 through 2023, #Virginia Medicaid OVERspent more than $10.8B on medications
With the largest #PBMs in charge, is anyone else surprised?
Read the Report:
www.strategicdirectionsrx.com/vamedicaid
#Medicaid #DrugPricing #PBMreform
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
THE NEW PBM ON THE ROCKS EPISODE IS HERE!!
Building Coalitions, Tech Bros in Pharmacy, & the Importance of Taking Action
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/0d4b...
#PBMOTR #podcast #PharmSky #MedSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social #Pharmacy #PBMreform
Building Coalitions, Tech Bros in Pharmacy, & the Importance of Taking Action
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/0d4b...
#PBMOTR #podcast #PharmSky #MedSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social #Pharmacy #PBMreform
Building Coalitions, Tech Bros in Pharmacy, & the Importance of Taking Action
Quickly and easily listen to PBM on the Rocks for free!
player.captivate.fm
September 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
THE NEW PBM ON THE ROCKS EPISODE IS HERE!!
Building Coalitions, Tech Bros in Pharmacy, & the Importance of Taking Action
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/0d4b...
#PBMOTR #podcast #PharmSky #MedSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social #Pharmacy #PBMreform
Building Coalitions, Tech Bros in Pharmacy, & the Importance of Taking Action
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/0d4b...
#PBMOTR #podcast #PharmSky #MedSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social #Pharmacy #PBMreform
39 Attorney Generals signed a letter urging congress to pass federal legislation that stops PBMs from owning pharmacies. This is a huge sign of support for Josh Hawley & U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warrens PBM Act!
www.naag.org/press-releas...
www.naag.org/press-releas...
State and Territory Attorneys General Call on Congress to Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers from Owning or Operating Pharmacies - National Association of Attorneys General
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to pass an act...
www.naag.org
April 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
39 Attorney Generals signed a letter urging congress to pass federal legislation that stops PBMs from owning pharmacies. This is a huge sign of support for Josh Hawley & U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warrens PBM Act!
www.naag.org/press-releas...
www.naag.org/press-releas...
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
NEW EPISODE‼
PBM Reform, Conflicts of Interest, & Anti-Monopoly After Lina Khan | PBM on the Rocks
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/6eec...
#PBMreform #PharmSky @econliberties.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @linamkhan.bsky.social
PBM Reform, Conflicts of Interest, & Anti-Monopoly After Lina Khan | PBM on the Rocks
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/6eec...
#PBMreform #PharmSky @econliberties.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @linamkhan.bsky.social
PBM Reform, Conflicts of Interest, & Anti-Monopoly After Lina Khan
Quickly and easily listen to PBM on the Rocks for free!
player.captivate.fm
April 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
NEW EPISODE‼
PBM Reform, Conflicts of Interest, & Anti-Monopoly After Lina Khan | PBM on the Rocks
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/6eec...
#PBMreform #PharmSky @econliberties.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @linamkhan.bsky.social
PBM Reform, Conflicts of Interest, & Anti-Monopoly After Lina Khan | PBM on the Rocks
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/6eec...
#PBMreform #PharmSky @econliberties.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @linamkhan.bsky.social
The attempted firing of FTC commissioners Bedoya and Slaughter is a huge blow to PBM reform efforts. Trump's overreach has to be stopped immediately.
Just so we’re all clear, the Supreme Court *expressly ruled* that the president cannot fire FTC commissioners without cause in 1935’s Humphrey’s Executor. Trump’s action here is brazenly illegal under any interpretation of the law as it stands. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Exclusive: Trump fires both Democratic commissioners at FTC, sources say
President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the situation said, in another major test of the independence of regulatory agencies.
www.reuters.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The attempted firing of FTC commissioners Bedoya and Slaughter is a huge blow to PBM reform efforts. Trump's overreach has to be stopped immediately.
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
BlueSky Pharmacists! Anyone else out there seeing this issue?
#Pharmsky #Medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social
#Pharmsky #Medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
BlueSky Pharmacists! Anyone else out there seeing this issue?
#Pharmsky #Medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social
#Pharmsky #Medsky @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Next Monday. Stay tuned.
March 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Next Monday. Stay tuned.
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
Hey @hokiepharm.bsky.social did you see the below?
… But the biz they're investing in, privately held Navitus, charges an explicit fee and passes on rebates/savings directly to clients, which offers more transparency
so now $COST is a client and a partner w 500+ pharmacies in the US, could be a good place to add growth 2/2
so now $COST is a client and a partner w 500+ pharmacies in the US, could be a good place to add growth 2/2
March 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Hey @hokiepharm.bsky.social did you see the below?
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
NEW EPISODE ALERT‼
Association Unity, Grassroots Advocacy, & Making Independent Pharmacy Voices Heard | PBM on the Rocks podcast
player.captivate.fm/episode/6304...
#advocacy #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social
Association Unity, Grassroots Advocacy, & Making Independent Pharmacy Voices Heard | PBM on the Rocks podcast
player.captivate.fm/episode/6304...
#advocacy #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social
Association Unity, Grassroots Advocacy, & Making Independent Pharmacy Voices Heard
Quickly and easily listen to PBM on the Rocks for free!
player.captivate.fm
March 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT‼
Association Unity, Grassroots Advocacy, & Making Independent Pharmacy Voices Heard | PBM on the Rocks podcast
player.captivate.fm/episode/6304...
#advocacy #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social
Association Unity, Grassroots Advocacy, & Making Independent Pharmacy Voices Heard | PBM on the Rocks podcast
player.captivate.fm/episode/6304...
#advocacy #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
The New PBM on the Rocks podcast Episode is Here!
Counterfeit Medications, Rx Pricing Scams, & the Human Cost of PBM Practices
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/a6b4...
#medsky #health #pharmsky #pharmacy #podcast @safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Counterfeit Medications, Rx Pricing Scams, & the Human Cost of PBM Practices
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/a6b4...
#medsky #health #pharmsky #pharmacy #podcast @safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Counterfeit Medications, Rx Pricing Scams, & the Human Cost of PBM Practices
Quickly and easily listen to PBM on the Rocks for free!
player.captivate.fm
February 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The New PBM on the Rocks podcast Episode is Here!
Counterfeit Medications, Rx Pricing Scams, & the Human Cost of PBM Practices
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/a6b4...
#medsky #health #pharmsky #pharmacy #podcast @safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Counterfeit Medications, Rx Pricing Scams, & the Human Cost of PBM Practices
🎧LISTEN NOW🎧
player.captivate.fm/episode/a6b4...
#medsky #health #pharmsky #pharmacy #podcast @safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
Ear Candy for your #Valentine Weekend - Have You Caught the Newest Episode?
🎧CATCH IT NOW🎧
youtu.be/m9b5J5it_cY
#MedSky #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @safemedicines.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social
🎧CATCH IT NOW🎧
youtu.be/m9b5J5it_cY
#MedSky #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @safemedicines.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social
Counterfeit Medications, Rx Pricing Scams, and the Human Cost of PBM Practices
YouTube video by Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Ear Candy for your #Valentine Weekend - Have You Caught the Newest Episode?
🎧CATCH IT NOW🎧
youtu.be/m9b5J5it_cY
#MedSky #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @safemedicines.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social
🎧CATCH IT NOW🎧
youtu.be/m9b5J5it_cY
#MedSky #PharmSky @hokiepharm.bsky.social @safemedicines.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
We 💙Our Listeners!
Don't miss the newest episode of PBM on the Rocks, airing this Friday, February 14th!
@safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social
Don't miss the newest episode of PBM on the Rocks, airing this Friday, February 14th!
@safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We 💙Our Listeners!
Don't miss the newest episode of PBM on the Rocks, airing this Friday, February 14th!
@safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social
Don't miss the newest episode of PBM on the Rocks, airing this Friday, February 14th!
@safemedicines.bsky.social @hokiepharm.bsky.social @brandichane.bsky.social @foreverlaurenyoung.bsky.social @moniquewhitney.bsky.social @upnortpharm.bsky.social
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
Fascinating interview with Arm CEO Rene Haas, who acknowledges that regulators “got it right” when they blocked Nvidia’s takeover attempt in 2022. Arm’s market cap has since exploded from $40 billion to $175 billion.
Antitrust enforcement is good for innovation.
on.ft.com/4hNB0aA
Antitrust enforcement is good for innovation.
on.ft.com/4hNB0aA
February 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Fascinating interview with Arm CEO Rene Haas, who acknowledges that regulators “got it right” when they blocked Nvidia’s takeover attempt in 2022. Arm’s market cap has since exploded from $40 billion to $175 billion.
Antitrust enforcement is good for innovation.
on.ft.com/4hNB0aA
Antitrust enforcement is good for innovation.
on.ft.com/4hNB0aA
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
Lina Khan was right, part 823.
Fascinating interview with Arm CEO Rene Haas, who acknowledges that regulators “got it right” when they blocked Nvidia’s takeover attempt in 2022. Arm’s market cap has since exploded from $40 billion to $175 billion.
Antitrust enforcement is good for innovation.
on.ft.com/4hNB0aA
Antitrust enforcement is good for innovation.
on.ft.com/4hNB0aA
February 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Lina Khan was right, part 823.
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
Fool me once, shame on you
Fool me twice, sha– oh nevermind, I was never fooled
Fool me twice, sha– oh nevermind, I was never fooled
Healthcare Leaders Support FTC's Second Report on PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings - MedCity News
On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and...
medcitynews.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Fool me once, shame on you
Fool me twice, sha– oh nevermind, I was never fooled
Fool me twice, sha– oh nevermind, I was never fooled
Reposted by Jeremy Counts
PUTT is honored and proud to have two of our exec board members, @brandichane.bsky.social & @hokiepharm.bsky.social, awarded by @pharmacypodcast.bsky.social on their 50 Most Influential In Pharmacy list.
Congratulations Brandi and Jeremy, on an accolade that's well deserved!
#independentpharmacy
Congratulations Brandi and Jeremy, on an accolade that's well deserved!
#independentpharmacy
January 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
PUTT is honored and proud to have two of our exec board members, @brandichane.bsky.social & @hokiepharm.bsky.social, awarded by @pharmacypodcast.bsky.social on their 50 Most Influential In Pharmacy list.
Congratulations Brandi and Jeremy, on an accolade that's well deserved!
#independentpharmacy
Congratulations Brandi and Jeremy, on an accolade that's well deserved!
#independentpharmacy
🚨Pharmacy Advocacy Alert 🚨
We need to get calls and emails out to the delegates highlighted in yellow and tell them to support the Save Local Pharmacies Act by noon today. Call the other offices after.
Sickles is the chair of HHR and opposes the bill, so this is important.
#Pharmsky
We need to get calls and emails out to the delegates highlighted in yellow and tell them to support the Save Local Pharmacies Act by noon today. Call the other offices after.
Sickles is the chair of HHR and opposes the bill, so this is important.
#Pharmsky
January 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🚨Pharmacy Advocacy Alert 🚨
We need to get calls and emails out to the delegates highlighted in yellow and tell them to support the Save Local Pharmacies Act by noon today. Call the other offices after.
Sickles is the chair of HHR and opposes the bill, so this is important.
#Pharmsky
We need to get calls and emails out to the delegates highlighted in yellow and tell them to support the Save Local Pharmacies Act by noon today. Call the other offices after.
Sickles is the chair of HHR and opposes the bill, so this is important.
#Pharmsky