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The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

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VA, WV Governors Sign PBM Reform Into Law

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed HB 5430 into law. Among its provisions, the legislation prohibits spread pricing, authorizes oversight of the Public Employment Insurance Agency plan to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, addresses rebate concerns from offshore group purchasing organizations, and requires a Medicaid cost of dispensing survey every three years starting in 2026.  

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed SB 669 into law. The new law requires PBMs to use passthrough pricing and allows for contracts to limit PBMs to only deriving income from fees. 

The legislation also prohibits retroactive reimbursement adjustments, including through using effective rates, and requires the State Corporation Commission to examine patient steering and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by Dec. 1, 2027.  

[WV HB 5430. LegiScan 01 Apr 2026; VA SB 669. LegiScan 31 Mar 2026.]