ARLINGTON, Va. – Organizations representing pharmacists and pharmacies are applauding the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052) that was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bill provides long-sought reform of abusive business practices that have permitted the monstrous growth of pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees that are resulting in pharmacy closures throughout neighborhoods.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is standing up for retail pharmacies and seniors in formal comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed Medicare rules for 2024. The message: Finish the job on DIR (direct and indirect remuneration) fee reform. In comments submitted earlier this month,
ARLINGTON, Va. — On behalf of the 12,000 supermarket pharmacies operated by its member companies, FMI – The Food Industry Association said Wednesday that it applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Pharmacy DIR Reform to Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act. This legislation would work to address the lack of transparency and fairness in hidden “clawback”