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Tommy Cobb, Alabama’s former pharmacy board chair, is stepping down to take a new job, with his resignation effective September 8. His departure follows mounting criticism over the board’s financial missteps and controversial fee hikes that could generate $1.5 million annually — sparking outrage from lawmakers and critics who accuse the board of treating pharmacists like a cash cow. A former executive secretary even received a $255,000 settlement to quit amid audits exposing operational chaos. The board faces another legislative showdown on October 29, as opponents demand accountability. With no immediate replacement appointed, the governor may wait until December to fill the seat — while the Alabama Pharmacy Association offered Cobb well wishes for his next chapter.

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