Pharmacies have proven themselves again throughout the pandemic as the face of neighborhood healthcare with “lights on, doors open” every step of the way.
NACDS to prepare recommendations to maximize this historic opportunity to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs and to help preserve critical, convenient and equitable pharmacy access.
NACDS is hailing a decision by the Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday which upholds a North Dakota law prioritizing the health and safety of patients by promoting the economic viability of local pharmacies.
NACDS today said that omitting pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reforms from the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill will deprive Medicare beneficiaries of between $7.1 and $9.2 billion over 10 years in reduced cost-sharing for prescription drugs, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates.
Pharmacy groups applaud this victory for pharmacies and patient access to care .
The Washington State Pharmacists Association, the National Community Pharmacists Association, and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores today cheered a move by the Department of Justice that could signal victory in their case against unfairly low reimbursements for pharmacies that treat Medicaid patients.
Compelling amicus brief demonstrates that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Rutledge decision should be applied in upholding North Dakota law.
Newly-enacted laws empower pharmacists to focus their time on patients and clinical care, extend Iowans’ access to routine vaccinations and point-of-care testing; Iowa Governor takes action to protect viability of community retail pharmacies throughout the state and the patients they serve.
New law prioritizes patient health and patient access, protecting Texans’ ability to receive pharmacy services from their chosen pharmacy provider.
249 organizations sign letter urging Congress to reduce senior drug costs by addressing backdoor pharmacy price concessions.
