LEGISLATIVE REFORM

Suddenly there are opportunities for action at the state and federal levels on issues important to retail pharmacy

BY MARK HAMSTRA

Momentum appears to be growing around several legislative and regulatory issues that are important to retail pharmacy, including pharmacy benefit management (PBM) reform at both the state and federal levels and preserving some of the functions that pharmacies added during the pandemic.

Even with a divided Congress presiding over the legislative branch in 2023, the industry is optimistic that the recent progress that has been made in these areas can continue this year and beyond.

“The pharmacy issues are extremely bipartisan,” said Chris Krese, senior VP of congressional relations and communications at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. “We find that these issues are broadly supported by Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike, and we look forward to working with the Congress and with the administration to advance all these issues on a bipartisan basis.”

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