K. Hefner, Inc. v. Caremark, Inc.

TROUT, Justice.

Respondent Blue Cross of Idaho (BCI) is a large provider of health insurance. This case involves a challenge, under the Idaho Antitrust Law and the Idaho Unfair Sales Act, to a prescription drug reimbursement plan offered by BCI to participating pharmacies. This plan is administered by respondent Caremark pursuant to contract.

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BACKGROUND

The plaintiffs (referred to collectively as Heftier) are owners and operators of independent pharmacies located throughout the state of Idaho. In early 1993, Caremark contacted them, and other Idaho pharmacies, with a proposal to enter into the…