Special Report

LTC pharmacy group wants fair dispensing fees

The newly formed Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition, a group of independent long-term care pharmacies, plans to work with U.S. Congressional leaders to reintroduce the Medicare Efficient Drug Dispensing Act. The legislation prohibits Medicare Part D plan sponsors from using payment structures, including prorated daily dispensing fees, which discourage the adoption of techniques designed to minimize the dispensing of unused drug.

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