Pharmacist

Pharmacist groups hail CMS delay on final short-cycle dispensing rule

April 07, 2011

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday a one-year delay in the implementation of its final short-cycle dispensing rule. The rule is now set to into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
 

A new year brings new Medicare Part D plan options for long-term care residents

Rob Godwin January 04, 2010

Long-term care residents should reevaluate their Medicare Part D plans for the new year. A plan should correspond to a resident's individual pharmacy-related needs.