Daniel Cameron stops in Bowling Green, unveils prescription drug and pharmacy plan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron unveiled a plan Tuesday in Bowling Green aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and increasing oversight of pharmacy benefit managers, commonly known as PBMs.

Cameron outlined his support for the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, a proposal currently in the U.S. House of Representatives and led by Kentucky Congressman James Comer. The legislation focuses on increasing transparency in how prescription drugs are priced and reimbursed, while addressing what Cameron described as middlemen driving up costs for patients and independent pharmacies.

Speaking alongside local pharmacists and healthcare advocates, Cameron said the current PBM system has contributed to rising costs and reduced access to community pharmacies.

“It’s really about accountability and transparency when it comes to the PBM system that we have,” Cameron said. “Although they were intended to help keep costs down, they’ve actually been a driver for increased prescription drug prices.”

The plan includes three main changes: requiring reimbursements based on the actual cost pharmacies pay for drugs plus a fair dispensing fee, preventing PBMs from steering patients to specific pharmacies, and ensuring rebates and discounts are passed directly to patients to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Independent pharmacists in Kentucky say the issue has already had a major impact, with more than 100 independent pharmacies closing since 2022, often citing PBM practices.

Jane Lacefield, co-owner of CDS #10 Pharmacy in Bowling Green, said the changes are needed to protect local providers and patients.

“Our patients deserve better. Our communities depend on it,” she said.

While in Bowling Green, Cameron also visited the new Warren County Sheriff’s Office facility and met with residents as part of a broader campaign stop across south-central Kentucky.

Cameron is among several Republicans seeking the nomination to replace longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection.

During a separate interview, Cameron also addressed foreign policy, including the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. He said he supports President Donald Trump’s approach, calling it decisive action to protect American interests and pressure the Iranian regime.

Cameron said Iran has been a threat to the United States for decades and expressed support for efforts to dismantle its military capabilities and push it toward negotiations. He said he believes continued pressure could ultimately lead to a diplomatic resolution, while also referencing concerns about terrorism, regional instability, and Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities.

Addressing criticism from opponents in the Republican primary, Cameron said negative campaign ads are common but insisted he is focused on policy issues.

“Most people are tired of negative politics,” Cameron said. “That’s why I’ve tried to be positive and focus on the issues.”