National Community Pharmacists Association

Cash flow problems, revenue loss would make participation untenable.

Without regulation, PBMs have engaged in abusive practices, say pharmacy groups.

Court’s inaction creates confusion in the states.

National Community Pharmacists Association President Jeff Harrell, PharmD, shares insights from this year’s event, highlighting its growing impact, the importance of engaging with policymakers, and the urgent issues facing independent pharmacies.

Senate, President Trump must also act soon to finally end spread pricing and reimbursement games in Medicaid, NCPA says

Government doles out billions to PBMs to stabilize premiums, but premiums keep rising along with PBM profits.

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discussed concerns the association has with the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan.

New customizable letter also facilitates pharmacy outreach to area OB-GYNs.

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discusses concerns about the implementation of the MDPNP.

A recent analysis from NCPA showed potential weekly cash flow shortfalls for pharmacies and annual revenue losses.

Arkansas HB 1150 a model for other states, federal government, organizations say.

Cases against PBMs and Big Insurers could be bogged by procedural hurdles if SCOTUS sides with petitioner, NCPA says.

Similar legislation could also address PBM practices in commercial insurance.

The Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act aims to tackle spread pricing, but other legislation could target different issues.

Kaite Krell, MPH, discusses the critical role of independent pharmacies and how proposed legislation could address challenges with PBMs.

The legislation is expected to improve the financial stability of independent and community pharmacies by ensuring fair reimbursement rates and allowing them to better manage their finances.