Delaware Struggles with Prescription Costs | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Delaware’s state employees are facing skyrocketing prescription drug costs, especially for popular weight-loss meds, as a new report reveals the state can’t force pharmacy middlemen—PBMs—to lower prices without risking costly rebates. Lawmakers hoped the board would demand more transparency and better deals, but the report warns that bypassing PBMs could backfire financially. Senator Ray Seigfried blasts the findings as too timid, calling for federal and state action to expose hidden costs. The state is also exploring multi-state negotiations with drugmakers, though that too may cost them…