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Congresswoman Fights to Protect Nursing Home Pharmacy Access

10/11/2025

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Policy changes under the Inflation Reduction Act could reduce reimbursement rates for long-term care pharmacies starting January 1, 2026, risking closures and loss of essential nursing home services.
Seniors in nursing homes rely heavily on specialized long-term care pharmacies for medications.
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) sponsored the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act.
The bill would establish a temporary $30 supply fee for prescriptions to maintain access.

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Policy changes under the Inflation Reduction Act could reduce reimbursement rates for long-term care pharmacies starting January 1, 2026, risking closures and loss of essential nursing home services.
Seniors in nursing homes rely heavily on specialized long-term care pharmacies for medications.
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) sponsored the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act.
The bill would establish a temporary $30 supply fee for prescriptions to maintain access.