The Right Drug for the Right Resident: 5 Practical Strategies for Long-Term Care Pharmacies to Improve Outcomes

Residents in long-term care (LTC) settings often manage complex medication regimens alongside multiple chronic conditions, functional limitations, and changing clinical needs. As drug pricing policies evolve and out-of-pocket barriers continue to shift—particularly through Medicare Part D—LTC pharmacies have a growing opportunity to move beyond cost-driven substitution and prioritize “best-option” therapies: the medications you would confidently choose for your own family member to maximize safety, effectiveness, and quality of life.