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Return and Reuse of Nursing Home Drugs |
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Some states require long-term care (LTC) pharmacy providers to accept and process unused nursing home drugs for credit to the state Medicaid agency. The regulations that implement this policy vary from state-to-state and are further limited by Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, as well as state boards of pharmacy regulations. |
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LTCPA Files Amicus Brief in PhRMA v. Concannon, Opposes Prior Authorization Based Solely on Cost |
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No.01-188Brief.pdf
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The New Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit: Special Issues for Nursing Home Residents |
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In 2003, the President and Congress enacted a law creating Medicare Part D, a prescription drug benefit for elderly and disabled Americans that begins on January 1, 2006. While the new drug plan raises many issues for all seniors to consider, there are some special considerations and opportunities that apply particularly to nursing home residents. In choosing a plan, there are several key questions for nursing home residents to consider... |
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Study Finds More Nursing Home Residents Need Drug Coverage Than Expected |
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A 2006 University of Maryland study of nursing home residents found 20% lack coverage and could benefit from Medicare Part D. |
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LTCPA Releases White Paper on Pharmacy Services |
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We developed this for CMS in advance of their report to Congress on the standards of practice for pharmacy services to residents of LTC facilities. |
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LTCPA White Paper on Pharmacy Services (PDF) |
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