About Us
SCPC is the national organization representing long-term care pharmacies in Washington, DC.
Operating in every state, SCPC’s LTC pharmacy members expertly serve approximately 850,000 patients daily with essential medications and oversight to improve health outcomes. SCPC represents the interests of its 325 members before Congress and the administration to ensure LTC pharmacies can safely serve patients with high-quality, affordable care.
LTC pharmacies serve one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations, as a typical LTC pharmacy patient suffers from multiple complex and chronic conditions and cognitive impairment, and takes 12-13 prescription medications a day. Our patients live in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), the community and other long-term care settings.
LTC pharmacies play an essential role in our health care system—one that is significantly different from and often more complex than that of a typical retail pharmacy. Working alongside other members of the care team, LTC pharmacies deliver life-saving medications and essential clinical and medication management services to individuals living in long-term care settings. The patient care services they provide are crucial in ensuring the very best health outcomes for the individuals they serve.
Our Mission
SCPC was established in 2014 as a non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. to represent the interests of our nation’s long-term care pharmacies (LTC). Today, with 325 members operating in almost every state across the country, the mission of SCPC is to ensure lawmakers, regulators and other decisionmakers understand the distinct, essential role of LTC pharmacies in delivering essential patient care services and improving health outcomes among one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations.
What We Do
As the voice of the long-term care (LTC) pharmacy community, SCPC advocates for public policies that support LTC pharmacies in delivering essential patient care services and improving health outcomes.
We connect SCPC LTC pharmacies with members of Congress to demonstrate the essential role they play in communities across the country and in our nation’s health care system and the diverse settings in which LTC pharmacies provide these services.
Who We Serve
SCPC members coordinate pharmacy services for approximately 850,000 patients daily in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs) and other long-term care settings.
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.
About LTC Pharmacies
LTC pharmacies serve a unique and essential role in our health care system, working alongside other providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, coordinated care to patients in various long-term care settings.
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LTC Data Dashboard
SCPC has launched a new dashboard to explore key indicators of long-term care need and infrastructures across congressional districts.
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Our Members
SCPC proudly represents 325 long-term care pharmacies across the country. Through our organization, SCPC members work together through our organization to improve patient care and enhance health outcomes.
Learn MoreOur Business Partners
SCPC works closely with its business partners to ensure the future of the long-term care pharmacy community. Our business partners represent long-term care pharmacies in 47 states nationwide.
Learn MoreAbout SCPC’s President & CEO
Esmé Grewal, J.D., serves as the President and CEO of the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition, the leading trade association for long-term care (LTC) pharmacies. Grewal came to SCPC as a recognized government affairs and health policy expert with over 15 years of experience leading federal Medicare and Medicaid advocacy, coalition building and executive-level strategy in Washington, D.C.
Previously, Grewal was Vice President of Government Relations for BrightSpring Health Services, a national health care company that provides post-acute, community living, pharmacy and other vital health care services in all 50 states. At BrightSpring, she led federal affairs and managed key issues with Congress and the Administration.
Grewal has also served as Vice President of Government Relations for the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), leading government affairs for the national trade association representing providers of Medicaid services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, Grewal led government affairs as Director of Policy for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and was a staff attorney and program director for the U.S. International Council on Disabilities.
Grewal’s service has included board leadership positions with the Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care, Keystone Human Services and Quality Trust. She has also led policy committees for multiple national associations and coalitions. Grewal was the 2022 recipient of the James L. Scott Excellence in Advocacy Award and the 2019 recipient of the ANCOR Suellen Galbraith Award for Excellence in Public Policy. As a licensed attorney, she has also published multiple law review articles.
Grewal credits having two siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities as driving her passion for quality patient care and her appreciation for the value of long-term care pharmacy services.
Esmé Grewal
President & CEO