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Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition: Enhancing Medication Services for Vulnerable Patients

This bill aims to legally define long-term care pharmacies, ensuring individuals with complex health conditions receive specialized medication services. It clarifies the enhanced services these pharmacies must provide, such as 24/7 medication delivery and pharmacist availability, improving the quality and safety of care for those in long-term facilities.
Key points
Establishes a statutory definition for 'long-term care pharmacy' to standardize services.
Mandates enhanced pharmacy and clinical services, including specialized packaging, drug utilization review, and 24/7 access to medication and pharmacists.
Targets individuals with complex chronic conditions residing in care facilities, ensuring they receive tailored medication support.
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Additional Information
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021
Print number: HR 5632
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Process start date: 2021-10-19