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how do pharmacy rebates work

Pharmacy rebates are post-sale payments from drug manufacturers to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) or health plans, typically tied to formulary placement and market share. They lower net drug costs but can obscure true pricing transparency. For PBM contract mechanics, see <a href="https://rxpbm.ai" rel="noopener">RxPBM</a>.