News & Insights
Find up-to-date information and news regarding important policy and industry updates affecting the long-term care pharmacy community. This page is updated regularly to include new research and federal policy impacts on this community.
Press Releases
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Releases & Statements
11/03/2026
SCPC Urges CMS Not to Apply Retail Drug Pricing Benchmarks to Long-Term Care Pharmacies
On November 2, 2026, the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the agency’s proposed extension of the information collection associated with the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey. While supporting efforts to improve transparency in prescription drug pricing, SCPC emphasized that […]
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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 D, as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA). The new standards will apply beginning in plan year 2029. Importantly for long-term care (LTC) pharmacy, the RFI specifically asks […]
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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 relevant” Medicare Part D pharmacy contracting standards. The letter highlights LTC-specific issues related to reimbursement, network access, contracting practices, audits, beneficiary protections, and other Part D contracting challenges. Read SCPC’s […]
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In the News
11/09/2026
SCPC Releases Third Installment of Video Series on the Unique Role of Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Long‑term care pharmacies play a specialized and indispensable role in supporting seniors and medically complex patients across the country. Unlike traditional retail pharmacies, LTC pharmacies provide coordinated, around‑the‑clock clinical support, enhanced medication management, and seamless collaboration with caregivers and providers to ensure continuity of care for those who need it most. This week’s featured video […]
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10/26/2026
SCPC Releases New Video on the Next Chapter for Long-Term Care Pharmacy
SCPC’s new video, ‘LTC Pharmacy is Rising’, explores how we’re turning our sector’s growing momentum into a strong voice in Washington. Behind every LTC pharmacy are people committed to caring for our country’s most vulnerable patients. Hear from SCPC’s President & CEO, Esmé Grewal, and VP of Government Relations, Shara Selonick, about what drives their […]
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10/20/2026
SCPC Launches New Video Series with ‘SCPC in Action’
SCPC launches ‘SCPC in Action,’ a new video sharing the collaboration and advocacy that defined the 2026 SCPC Annual Summit. The Summit brought our long-term care pharmacy community together to learn and carry our shared priorities to Capitol Hill. Leaders from across the field explored the many moving parts that make long-term care pharmacy possible, […]
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SCPC welcomes the opportunity to highlight the work of the LTC pharmacy community. To learn more about the LTC pharmacy sector, click the link below and watch the videos highlighting the important, unique work our members do in their communities.