FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2020
STATEMENT FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: MICHAEL REFF
Contact: Kevin Scorsone, NCODA Legislative & Policy Liaison
Phone: (919) 903-2057
Email: kevin.scorsone@ncoda.org
https://www.ncoda.org

SUPREME COURT RULES UNANIMOUS: REGULATES PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
Decision confirms that states will have the right to regulate; brings clarity and optimism

Yesterday, December 10, 2020, the United States Supreme Court (Rutledge, Attorney General of Arkansas VS Pharmaceutical Care Management Association) unanimously decided that states can regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM’s) are companies that oversee the prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance companies along with Medicare Part D drug plans.

NCODA believes that this decision by the Supreme Court marks a significant day for pharmacists and pharmacies everywhere. Most importantly, this ruling provides patients the ability to have complete transparency when dealing with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and track the cost of their medications.

Read the full press release here.

Natasha Khrystolubova is one of the lead author of the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice article, Pharmacist-led patient education and adverse event management in patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving afatinib in a community-based, real-world clinical setting.

An NCODA practice working to make a difference in the pharmacy to positively impact patient care. Florida Cancer Specialists (FCL) have taken an active role in patient care and adherence.

Going Beyond the First Fill gives every patient the monitoring and follow-up to improve care at the pharmacy level through best practices. These are challenges real community-based pharmacies are facing. FCS gives patients the support needed through health education and resources. “The FCS program was designed specifically to manage AEs that occurred during use of afatinib, but many of the principles and approaches could be implemented for patients treated with other types of medication. ” Read More.