Prescription drug prices remain one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of the healthcare system. In this episode of Tampa General Hospital’s newest streaming series, host Anjalee Khemlani sits down with former Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth, along with independent pharmacy owners, to break down the hidden forces shaping what patients pay at the pharmacy counter.

The conversation dives into the powerful role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — the middlemen that negotiate drug prices between insurers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies — and how their practices can impact prescription costs, pharmacy reimbursements, and patient access to medications.