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Video Forum: Lynne Fruth, Fruth Pharmacy

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In the first installment of a two-part interview, Lynne Fruth, CEO of Fruth Pharmacy, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s role in securing passage of legislation to rein in PBM practices under West Virginia’s public employees insurance plan. She discusses the benefits that the changes will bring to patients, taxpayers and retail pharmacies.

 

 

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