Relentless Advocacy
Real Results
We Don’t Just Advocate, We Win.
Protecting Your Business — Every Level. Every Day.
American Pharmacies has written and passed landmark laws that safeguard
independent pharmacies on the issues that matter most, including:
Texas
- Banning PBM Steering
- Ending Retroactive Reimbursement Cuts
- Prompt Payment Protections
- Audit Reforms
- Eliminating Transaction Fees
- MAC Transparency
- PBM Transparency
- Stronger Criminal Penalties for Pharmacy Theft
Michigan
- Fair Reimbursement
- Prompt Payment Protections
- Eliminating Transaction Fees
- PBM Transparency
- PBM Registration & Oversight
Arizona
- Eliminating Transaction Fees
- MAC Transparency
- PBM Registration & Oversight
New Mexico
- Banning PBM Steering
- Ending Retroactive Reimbursement Cuts
- Prompt Payment Protections
- Audit Reforms
- Eliminating Transaction Fees
- MAC Transparency
- PBM Transparency
Making Our Voice
Heard in Washington
We retained Roberti Global, one of the nation’s top bipartisan lobbying firms, with Managing Partner Steven Irizarry serving as our lead strategist. Together with Miguel Rodriguez, EVP and General Counsel, and Michael Wright, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, we’re applying the same disciplined, results-driven approach that has delivered consistent wins in the states.
Our Federal Priorities
Our Federal Advocacy Council — comprised of pharmacists from eight
states — advises and drives our efforts in Washington.
Build strong relationships with key members of Congress & federal agencies
Partner with national pharmacy and healthcare groups to amplify our voice
Mobilize member relationships to strengthen pharmacy support in Congress
Leverage our state-level legislative champions to drive federal momentum
Pursue regulatory reforms at the FTC, CMS, DOL, and other agencies
Increase member awareness and engagement in federal issues
Fighting for Independents in Courtrooms & Agencies
American Pharmacies has a proven record of legal advocacy to protect independent pharmacy owners nationwide. Led by EVP & General Counsel Miguel Rodriguez, we’ve taken on the federal government, PBMs, and state agencies through lawsuits, amicus briefs, and regulatory enforcement.
Our Legal Advocacy Highlights
Our legal efforts set the standard for defending independent pharmacy
and shaping fair, pro-pharmacy policy nationwide.
Filed a landmark federal RICO lawsuit against CVS Caremark over anti-competitive practices, drawing national attention
Sued CMS over Medicare Part D “preferred networks” that excluded independents in violation of Any Willing Pharmacy protections
Worked with state insurance departments in TX, NM & MI to enforce PBM reforms
Filed amicus briefs in PCMA v. Wehbi, helping secure an Eighth Circuit landmark ruling that upheld North Dakota’s PBM reforms
Partnered with major pharmacy organizations to back Oklahoma’s PBM reform law before the Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court
Sued Texas HHSC in attempt to block Medicaid managed care's poor pharmacy reimbursements
Make Your Voice Count
Lawmakers listen to constituents. Join our Federal Grassroots Network today and help shape the future of independent pharmacy.