Protecting Access to Long-Term

Care Pharmacy Services

The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is the national trade association representing the long-term care (LTC) pharmacy community, which provides crucial patient care services to one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations. We advance federal policy solutions that help LTC pharmacies provide essential medication access, oversight and care coordination in long-term care settings nationwide.

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What We Do


SCPC is the leading nationwide organization representing the interests of America’s long-term care pharmacies and the patients they serve.

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Policy

As the voice of the long-term care pharmacy community, SCPC’s policy priorities reflect the unique needs of our members and their members.

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Advocacy

SCPC enables its members to advocate for meaningful policy change that improves patient outcomes and assures fairness for LTC pharmacies.

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Awareness

We drive awareness of the LTC pharmacy community, the critical services they provide, and their efforts to improve patient health nationwide.

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Who We Serve


SCPC members coordinate pharmacy services for three million patients daily in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs) and other long-term care settings.

You can use this dashboard to see where LTC pharmacies are currently operating in your state and Congressional districts.

LTC pharmacies coordinate with a patient’s care team to carefully manage, monitor and support the unique needs of people who need long-term care, services, and supports across a variety of settings, from nursing facilities to home.

Members


Benefits, Resources, Advocacy Tools, Updates & Contact Information

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Policymakers


LTC Pharmacy Background, Policy Priorities, Briefs & Patient Impact

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Featured Research:


Explore our analysis on the financial impact of Medicare drug price negotiations on LTC pharmacies and the essential patient services they provide.

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Get the latest news and updates on issues impacting the long-term care pharmacy community.

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In The News


09/24/2026

CMS Releases RFI on Part D Pharmacy Contracting Standards

Yesterday, CMS released a new Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on how it should establish “reasonable and relevant” pharmacy contracting standards in Medicare Part…

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09/02/2026

SCPC Submits Pre-Comment Letter on Medicare Part D Pharmacy Contracting Standards

SCPC submitted a pre-comment letter to CMS outlining key long-term care (LTC) pharmacy considerations as the agency prepares its Request for Information on “reasonable and…

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08/19/2026

SCPC Submits Second Round of Comments to Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition submitted comments yesterday to the Healthcare Advisory Committee (HAC).  The HAC is a group of experts charged with delivering strategic…

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10/17/2022

The surprising group that will be hit hard by drug pricing reform

By Rachel CohrsSTAT Obviously, pharmaceutical companies are upset that they’re going to lose money from Medicare under Democrats’ new drug pricing law. But there’s another,…

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10/14/2022

Military Veterans Deserve Uninterrupted Pharmacy Access

Military Retirees Will Lose Long-Term Care Pharmacy Services as soon as Oct. 24, 2022 TRICARE and its Pharmacy Benefit: The TRICARE program, operated by the…

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01/07/2022

Prescription Drug Policy, 2021 And 2022: The Year In Review, And The Year Ahead

By Rachel Sachs Health Affairs This past year was filled with news in the prescription drug policy area, from the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)…

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