House Lawmakers Push Bipartisan IRA Fix To Boost LTC Pharmacy Pay

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation aimed at ensuring long-term care (LTC) pharmacies are paid an adequate supply fee to maintain patient access to prescription drugs for which prices are lowered through the Medicare drug price negotiation program, with the new maximum fair prices (MFPs) for the first group of selected drugs to take effect at the start of 2026.

Bill would fix drug-negotiation pricing flaw that undercuts LTC pharmacists’ viability

Lawmakers have proposed a supply fee to bolster long-term care pharmacies facing major revenue losses with the implementation of negotiated prices on 10 commonly prescribed medications Jan. 1.

The Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Pharmacies Act establishes a $30 per Medicare Part D prescription in 2026 and 2027.

Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Seniors’ Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced H.R. 5031 Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act, bipartisan legislation to protect access to essential medications and pharmacy services for seniors and other long-term care (LTC) residents in nursing homes, assisted living, and similar […]

SCPC Applauds Introduction of Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act (H.R. 5031) to Ensure Seniors’ Access to Essential Meds and Pharmacy Services

SCPC Applauds Introduction of Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act (H.R. 5031) to Ensure Seniors’ Access to Essential Meds and Pharmacy Services