Pharmacist services in Medicare
Executive Summary
Letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Roth (R-Del.) from nine pharmacy organizations says the groups "will oppose" Medicare reform measures not incorporating Rx drug coverage and pharmacist services, "including both professional 'pharmacist services' and the dispensing or administration of a prescription." The Aug. 10 letter was signed by association members of the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners, except NABP
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