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IOPL Hometown Forum- Pharmaceuticals, PBMs & Pricing
October 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership invites you to join us for the 2025 Hometown Forum Series, a nonpartisan public discussion bringing together policymakers, experts, and community members.
This forum is titled “Pharmaceuticals – Prices, PBMs, and Access.” The discussion will focus on
critical areas of health care policy, including pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation, price controls, and the challenges of pharmacy deserts in rural and underserved communities.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Sen. Benton Sawrey
- Rep. Maria Cervania
- David Smith, Senior VP, eBen
- Brent Talley, PharmD
Spectrum News 1 Anchor and host of InFocus, Sarah Rudlang, joins us as moderator of the 2025 Series.
