The Senate Finance Committee passed the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (S. 2460). The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee passed companion legislation (H.R. 3528) on May 9.
Sen. Joni Ernst’s bill would create flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic. The legislation is consistent with the spirit of NACDS’ policy recommendations and with pharmacies’ current drug disposal initiatives.
The bill – the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (H.R. 3528) – would require electronic prescribing for Schedule II through V controlled substances prescriptions covered under Medicare Part D to help prevent fraud, abuse and waste.
Legislation by Sen. Joni Ernst pursues flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic.
NACDS provided recommendations on policy changes to the House Energy and Commerce Committee during this week's congressional hearing on combating the opioid abuse epidemic.
NACDS RxIMPACT launched all-out letter-writing campaigns this week urging advocates to spotlight the value of H.R. 592, The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enforcement Act.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) was impressed with healthcare services and cost savings during his pharmacy tour of the Genea Healthcare in Waukegan, Ill., this week.
NACDS was proactive on several fronts last week in providing recommendations and reinforcing policy solutions on combating the opioid crisis.
Lawmakers' constituent newsletters and social media posts reflect the success of NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill on pressing issues—including the opioid abuse epidemic.
More than 450 community pharmacists, pharmacy executives, student pharmacists, and national and state association allies and others—representing 50 states—convened in Washington, D.C. March 7-8 for the 10th annual NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill.