Releases & Statements
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Nov 29, 2018
Completion of CVS Health-Aetna Merger Underscores Importance to Seniors of Scrutinizing Proposed CMS Drug Pricing Rule
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Warns Health Industry Consolidation Crushing Choice, Competition at Expense of Senior Consumers…Read More.
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Nov 27, 2018
SCPC Expresses Concern Proposed CMS Rule Threatens Seniors’ Access to Essential Medications, Further Undermines LTC Pharmacy Economic Viability
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) today said its initial review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D programs…Read More.
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Oct 10, 2018
CVS Health-Aetna Merger Emblematic of Growing Arms Race to Consolidate, Control Seniors’ Access to Prescription Drugs
The proposed CVS Health-Aetna merger is emblematic of the growing arms race to consolidate and control consumer access to appropriate prescription drugs, particularly LTC patients…Read More.
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Sep 4, 2018
SCPC Praises House Energy and Commerce Leaders’ Ongoing Query of PBM Drug Pricing Role
National LTC Pharmacy Group Thanks Reps. Greg Walden, Michael Burgess and Greg Harper for Issuing New Letters to Nation’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)…Read More.
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Aug 16, 2018
Grassley Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Group for Seeking Justice Department Review of PDP/PBM Mergers
SCPC praised Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) for asking the U.S. Justice Department to conduct a “robust analysis” of the proposed mergers between CVS Health and Aetna, and Cigna Corp. and Express Scripts…Read More.
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Jul 30, 2018
LTC Pharmacy Group Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee Initiative to Review PBM Mergers
SCPC Thanks U.S. Reps Greg Walden (R-OR), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Michael Burgess (R-TX)…Read More.
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Jul 18, 2018
LTC pharmacy group rips Medicare Part D ‘oligopoly, corrupting the free market,’ offers 7 fixes
McKnight’s
One of the leading groups representing long-term care pharmacists is urging the federal government to “act swiftly” to address “skyrocketing drug costs” that are harming the field…Read More. -
Jul 18, 2018
New Report: Generics, Not PBMs, Key Driver of Lower Prescription Drug Spending
SCPC Offers Reforms Boosting Competition, Enhancing Transparency in Consumer Drug Marketplace…Read More.
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Jul 17, 2018
National LTC Pharmacy Group to HHS: Eliminate All POS and Post-POS Fees, Charges, Adjustments Paid by Pharmacies to PDPs/PBMs
SCPC Says Medicare Part D No Longer Operates in Free Market;
Notes Distinct Nature, Clinical Responsibilities of LTC Pharmacies…Read More.
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