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The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit trade association founded in 2014 that serves as the sole nationwide advocacy organization for the long-term care (LTC) pharmacy sector. SCPC represents approximately 75% of America's LTC pharmacy community, an industry that delivers pharmacy and clinical services to more than 2 million seniors and medically complex patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home- and community-based care settings—averaging about 850,000 patients per day. The organization's core function is policy advocacy, public affairs, and member services rather than technology development: SCPC connects its member pharmacies with Congressional representatives and federal administration officials, operates grassroots advocacy campaigns (via Voter Voice), engages RunSwitch PR for media relations, and publishes research and cost analyses in partnership with ATI Advisory and CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) to quantify sector impacts of Medicare drug pricing and PBM reform.

The coalition's underlying technology footprint is minimal—SCPC does not build proprietary products. Its digital presence consists of a content website (seniorcarepharmacies.org), email newsletters, and social channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook) used to publish policy updates and member resources. It instead leverages a partnership ecosystem that includes five Platinum+ tier business partners (Cardinal Health, GeriMed, Innovatix, MHA, SPS Health) and a broader Platinum tier including Cencora, McKesson, BD, PointClickCare, RedSail Technologies, and pharmacy automation vendors, which deliver the operational technology used by member pharmacies.

SCPC operates on a recurring membership dues revenue model with a sales-led, field-based GTM motion directed at LTC pharmacy operators. The organization is actively campaigning against what it characterizes as existential threats to the LTC pharmacy sector: Medicare drug price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act (causing $15/prescription losses and 20-25% revenue declines), PBM anticompetitive contracting, and the absence of a federal statutory definition for LTC pharmacies. With 11-50 employees based at a single D.C. headquarters, SCPC is a small but politically focused entity whose value proposition is institutional advocacy, research publication (e.g., the CLA Long-Term Care Pharmacy Cost Analysis), and member engagement during a period of significant regulatory disruption in U.S. long-term care pharmacy.

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The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit trade association founded in 2014 and the sole nationwide advocacy body for the long-term care pharmacy sector, representing 75% of America's LTC pharmacies and serving more than 2 million seniors.

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long-term care pharmacy, pharmacy trade association, Medicare Part D advocacy, PBM reform lobbying, senior care policy
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1Long-Term Care (LTC) & Skilled Nursing Facility Pharmacies
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Pharmacy Trade Association Advocacy
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SCPC generates revenue through membership dues from long-term care pharmacies that join the coalition. Members receive benefits including advocacy representation, resources, policy updates, and access to business partners.

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Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is a national nonprofit trade association that represents long-term care (LTC) pharmacies operating in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and other senior care settings. SCPC advocates before Congress and federal agencies on policy issues affecting LTC pharmacies, including PBM reform, Medicare Part D payment models, and establishing a dedicated federal definition for LTC pharmacies. The coalition unites independently owned LTC pharmacy operators to influence federal health-care policy on their behalf.

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  • Serving 850,000 patients daily across the U.S.
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Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is the national organization representing long-term care (LTC) pharmacies in Washington, D.C. Rather than a unified technology product, SCPC offers a portfolio of advocacy services, policy development, research publications, and educational resources. Core offerings include policy priority advocacy (sustainable Medicare Part D payment models, PBM reform, federal LTC pharmacy definition), member services providing resources and advocacy tools to its members representing 75% of America's LTC pharmacy community, published research including ATI Advisory and CLA analyses on Medicare drug pricing impacts, and educational resources such as the LTC Pharmacy Virtual Tour. SCPC serves more than 2 million seniors and others in long-term care settings through its member pharmacies.

Product and service4 records
1Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
CategoryAdvocacy and Lobbying Services
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Direct federal advocacy and lobbying services representing long-term care pharmacy operators before Congress, CMS, and other federal agencies on issues including PBM reform, Medicare Part D payment, and recognition of LTC pharmacies.

2Industry Coalition Membership
CategoryTrade Association Membership
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Membership-based trade association services for independently owned long-term care pharmacy operators, providing a unified voice in federal policy discussions. Members represent 75% of the LTC pharmacy community.

3Policy Research and Comment Letters
CategoryPolicy Research and Analysis
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Development and submission of policy research, regulatory comment letters, and policy position papers on federal issues affecting long-term care pharmacy operations.

4Member Education and Resources
CategoryMember Education Services
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Educational resources, policy updates, and informational materials provided to member LTC pharmacies to support their understanding of federal regulatory and legislative developments.

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Partnership21 partners
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Business partner providing support to SCPC's mission of representing long-term care pharmacies. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.

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Business partner supporting SCPC's long-term care pharmacy advocacy efforts. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.

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Business partner supporting SCPC's mission. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Business partner supporting SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Technology partner providing healthcare software solutions for long-term care settings. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Technology partner for pharmacy solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Technology partner providing solutions for LTC pharmacy operations. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Technology partner providing pharmacy automation solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Technology partner for pharmacy systems. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Business partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Technology partner providing pharmacy cost management solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

Strategic tierPlatinumTypeTechnology or Integration
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Technology partner for pharmacy solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.

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Research partner that has conducted multiple analyses on the economic impact of Medicare drug price negotiations on LTC pharmacies, including cost analysis and white papers on patient care impacts.

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Performed Long-Term Care Pharmacy Cost Analysis detailing the significant financial impact Medicare drug price negotiations will have on LTC pharmacies that provide essential services to more than two million seniors.

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Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

Pharmacy Trade Association Advocacyseniorcarepharmacies.org

The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit trade association founded in 2014 and the sole nationwide advocacy body for the long-term care pharmacy sector, representing 75% of America's LTC pharmacies and serving more than 2 million seniors.

What Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition does

The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit trade association founded in 2014 that serves as the sole nationwide advocacy organization for the long-term care (LTC) pharmacy sector. SCPC represents approximately 75% of America's LTC pharmacy community, an industry that delivers pharmacy and clinical services to more than 2 million seniors and medically complex patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home- and community-based care settings—averaging about 850,000 patients per day. The organization's core function is policy advocacy, public affairs, and member services rather than technology development: SCPC connects its member pharmacies with Congressional representatives and federal administration officials, operates grassroots advocacy campaigns (via Voter Voice), engages RunSwitch PR for media relations, and publishes research and cost analyses in partnership with ATI Advisory and CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) to quantify sector impacts of Medicare drug pricing and PBM reform.

The coalition's underlying technology footprint is minimal—SCPC does not build proprietary products. Its digital presence consists of a content website (seniorcarepharmacies.org), email newsletters, and social channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook) used to publish policy updates and member resources. It instead leverages a partnership ecosystem that includes five Platinum+ tier business partners (Cardinal Health, GeriMed, Innovatix, MHA, SPS Health) and a broader Platinum tier including Cencora, McKesson, BD, PointClickCare, RedSail Technologies, and pharmacy automation vendors, which deliver the operational technology used by member pharmacies.

SCPC operates on a recurring membership dues revenue model with a sales-led, field-based GTM motion directed at LTC pharmacy operators. The organization is actively campaigning against what it characterizes as existential threats to the LTC pharmacy sector: Medicare drug price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act (causing $15/prescription losses and 20-25% revenue declines), PBM anticompetitive contracting, and the absence of a federal statutory definition for LTC pharmacies. With 11-50 employees based at a single D.C. headquarters, SCPC is a small but politically focused entity whose value proposition is institutional advocacy, research publication (e.g., the CLA Long-Term Care Pharmacy Cost Analysis), and member engagement during a period of significant regulatory disruption in U.S. long-term care pharmacy.

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition firmographics

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Name
Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Legal name
Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Website
https://seniorcarepharmacies.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit trade association founded in 2014 and the sole nationwide advocacy body for the long-term care pharmacy sector, representing 75% of America's LTC pharmacies and serving more than 2 million seniors.
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Where Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition is headquartered

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Washington
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United States
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North America

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  1. Membership dues: SCPC generates revenue through membership dues from long-term care pharmacies that join the coalition. Members receive benefits including advocacy representation, resources, policy updates, and access to business partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition product offering

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Core offering

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is a national nonprofit trade association that represents long-term care (LTC) pharmacies operating in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and other senior care settings. SCPC advocates before Congress and federal agencies on policy issues affecting LTC pharmacies, including PBM reform, Medicare Part D payment models, and establishing a dedicated federal definition for LTC pharmacies. The coalition unites independently owned LTC pharmacy operators to influence federal health-care policy on their behalf.

Product overview

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is the national organization representing long-term care (LTC) pharmacies in Washington, D.C. Rather than a unified technology product, SCPC offers a portfolio of advocacy services, policy development, research publications, and educational resources. Core offerings include policy priority advocacy (sustainable Medicare Part D payment models, PBM reform, federal LTC pharmacy definition), member services providing resources and advocacy tools to its members representing 75% of America's LTC pharmacy community, published research including ATI Advisory and CLA analyses on Medicare drug pricing impacts, and educational resources such as the LTC Pharmacy Virtual Tour. SCPC serves more than 2 million seniors and others in long-term care settings through its member pharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Federal Legislative Advocacy Services Direct federal advocacy and lobbying services representing long-term care pharmacy operators before Congress, CMS, and other federal agencies on issues including PBM reform, Medicare Part D payment, and recognition of LTC pharmacies.
  • Industry Coalition Membership Membership-based trade association services for independently owned long-term care pharmacy operators, providing a unified voice in federal policy discussions. Members represent 75% of the LTC pharmacy community.
  • Policy Research and Comment Letters Development and submission of policy research, regulatory comment letters, and policy position papers on federal issues affecting long-term care pharmacy operations.
  • Member Education and Resources Educational resources, policy updates, and informational materials provided to member LTC pharmacies to support their understanding of federal regulatory and legislative developments.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Serving 850,000 patients daily across the U.S.
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

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Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum+, platinum and core.

  • Cardinal Healthplatinum+OthersBusiness partner providing support to SCPC's mission of representing long-term care pharmacies. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.
  • GeriMedplatinum+OthersBusiness partner supporting SCPC's long-term care pharmacy advocacy efforts. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.
  • Innovatixplatinum+OthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.
  • MHAplatinum+OthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.
  • SPS Healthplatinum+OthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum+ tier partner.
  • CencoraplatinumOthersBusiness partner supporting SCPC's mission. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • Framework LTCplatinumOthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • McKessonplatinumOthersBusiness partner supporting SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • PointClickCareplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing healthcare software solutions for long-term care settings. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • RedSail TechnologiesplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for pharmacy solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • BDplatinumOthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • Carvajal Technology GroupplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing solutions for LTC pharmacy operations. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • Morris & Dickson Co., LLCplatinumOthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • Noritsu Pharmacy AutomationplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing pharmacy automation solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • RX SystemsplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for pharmacy systems. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • SDS RXplatinumOthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • SMITH Drug CompanyplatinumOthersBusiness partner of SCPC. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • SureCostplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing pharmacy cost management solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • VerdikalplatinumTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for pharmacy solutions. Listed as Platinum tier partner.
  • ATI AdvisorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner that has conducted multiple analyses on the economic impact of Medicare drug price negotiations on LTC pharmacies, including cost analysis and white papers on patient care impacts.
  • CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformed Long-Term Care Pharmacy Cost Analysis detailing the significant financial impact Medicare drug price negotiations will have on LTC pharmacies that provide essential services to more than two million seniors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Profiles4 records

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Frequently asked questions about Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

What does Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition do?

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is a national nonprofit trade association that represents long-term care (LTC) pharmacies operating in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and other senior care settings. SCPC advocates before Congress and federal agencies on policy issues affecting LTC pharmacies, including PBM reform, Medicare Part D payment models, and establishing a dedicated federal definition for LTC pharmacies. The coalition unites independently owned LTC pharmacy operators to influence federal health-care policy on their behalf.

Is Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition a public or private company?

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition founded?

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition based?

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

How does Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition make money?

One revenue line is on record: membership dues.

Does Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition have an API?

No public API is recorded for Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition.

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PR NewswireNew Data Show Parallels In Long-Term Care Needs Between Patients Who Reside At Home And Those In FacilitiesAnalysis by the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition and ATI Advisory reveals that Medicare beneficiaries with long-term care needs have similar medical complexity and higher prescription requirements when living at home compared to those in facilities. Despite 75% of such beneficiaries residing in community settings, current policies restrict long-term care pharmacy services primarily to facility-based residents, creating a significant access gap.PR NewswireLong-Term Care Pharmacy Leaders Request Prioritization for Provider Relief FundThe Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) and leaders from 12 major long-term care pharmacies have requested that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prioritize their sector for relief from the Provider Relief Fund. The coalition argues that LTC pharmacies face significant financial strain due to increased operating costs and vaccine administration expenses, yet have received no funds despite providing essential services throughout the pandemic.PR NewswireNational LTC Pharmacy Group to HHS: Eliminate All POS and Post-POS Fees, Charges, Adjustments Paid by Pharmacies to PDPs/PBMsThe Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) submitted policy recommendations to HHS Secretary Alex Azar on July 17, 2018, urging the elimination of all point-of-sale and post-point-of-sale fees, charges, and adjustments that pharmacies pay to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and prescription drug plans (PDPs). SCPC argued that the Medicare Part D market has become an oligopoly that corrupts the free market premise of the program, with LTC pharmacies facing distinct challenges compared to other pharmacy types. The coalition's nine recommendations also call for requiring full transparency from PDPs and PBMs, eliminating gag clauses, and imposing explicit fiduciary duty to consumers on PBMs.PR NewswireSCPC to Work with Senate to Advance Provision Recognizing Unique Status, Medication Needs of Hospice, Long Term Care (LTC) PatientsThe Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) praised the U.S. House for passing HR 6, a comprehensive opioid abuse response package, while announcing its intent to work with Senators Pat Toomey and Claire McCaskill to advance provisions recognizing the distinct medication needs of long-term care (LTC) patients. SCPC noted that while a bill sponsored by Rep. Peter Roskam exempted hospice patients from certain technical opioid requirements, a similar exemption for LTC patients was not included due to time constraints. The coalition argues that LTC patients face different risk profiles and medication challenges than the general population, requiring appropriate pain management protocols.PR NewswireIn Urging Congress to Adopt Statutory Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy Definition, Analysis Finds Specific Legislation "Unlikely to Have Significant Budgetary Effects"The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) released an analysis on May 31, 2018, finding that proposed legislation to establish a statutory definition of long-term care (LTC) pharmacies under Medicare would be unlikely to have significant budgetary effects, with any potential impact likely to lower federal costs. The analysis, conducted by Lieberman Consulting, supports SCPC's long-standing 2018 policy priority of persuading Congress to codify Medicare's existing administrative criteria for LTC pharmacies into law. SCPC argues this would resolve conflicting regulatory interpretations across CMS, EPA, and FDA that currently apply generic pharmacy rules to the approximately 1,403 LTC pharmacies serving over two million seniors.PR NewswireParata Partners with SCPC to Advocate Healthcare Policy Changes in LTC PharmaciesParata Systems has joined the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) as a Bronze Business Partner to advocate for healthcare policy changes affecting long-term care (LTC) pharmacies. As part of the partnership, Parata will participate in SCPC's Annual Meeting and Business Partners Summit Meeting in July. SCPC member companies collectively own and operate approximately 350 LTC pharmacies serving roughly 750,000 patients in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across the United States.PR NewswireIn Advance of Trump Drug Pricing Speech, National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Praises Administration for Driving Reform DiscussionThe Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) praised the Trump Administration ahead of President Trump's drug pricing speech, crediting HHS Secretary Alex Azar, CMS Administrator Seema Verma, and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb for driving the national reform debate. The group expressed concern about rapid consolidation among insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and healthcare providers, noting that three PBMs administer over 90% of prescriptions for seniors in long-term care facilities. SCPC called for enhanced congressional and regulatory scrutiny of the drug supply chain to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs for consumers.PR NewswireSCPC Praises CMS Recognition of Unique Characteristics of LTC Patient PopulationThe Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) praised the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for modifying opioid control provisions in Medicare Part D regulations to recognize the unique needs of long-term care patients and the heightened controls LTC pharmacies provide. SCPC President Alan Rosenbloom said these changes help set the stage for establishing a federal definition of LTC pharmacies and expressed concern about inappropriate fees that Part D Plans and pharmacy benefits managers impose on LTC pharmacies. The organization looks forward to continued policy discussions in 2018 and the Trump Administration's anticipated plan to address high drug prices.PR NewswireNational LTC Pharmacy Group Praises Trump White House Report Targeting PBM "Lack of Transparency"The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) praised a report from President Trump's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) that criticizes pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for lack of transparency and oligopolistic market practices. The CEA report found that three PBMs control 85% of the prescription drug market, with concentration exceeding 90% for seniors in long-term care facilities, and that over 20% of prescription drug spending is absorbed as profit by the distribution system. The CMS Parts C and D Proposed Rule from November 2017 indicated the agency may have authority to oversee PBM anti-competitive practices.PR NewswireSenior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) Slams PBM Industry Attempt to Hide Behind Non-Interference Clause to Sustain Anti-Competitive Price GougingThe Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opposing the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry's interpretation of the Medicare Part D non-interference clause, arguing it cannot shield PBMs from oversight of anti-competitive practices. SCPC President Alan Rosenbloom stated that CMS has concluded PBM abuses related to pharmacy fees are evident and that the agency has legal authority to act against these practices. The coalition urged CMS and Congress to use their authority to prevent PBMs from extracting unjustified pharmacy payment adjustments from independent long-term care pharmacies.