The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

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March 12, 2024

INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES EXPRESS CONCERNS FOR FINANCIAL VIABILITY IN RECENT SURVEY 

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) recently surveyed its members on independent pharmacy’s financial viability, and has compiled the results from approximately 815 respondents. Of those respondents:

  • More than half stated that insurance plans and their PBMs are reimbursing pharmacies less than the cost to purchase the drug for at least 3 of every 10 prescriptions they fill;
  • Over half stated they are losing money on more than 60 percent of the Part D prescriptions they fill when factoring in other costs of running a pharmacy, like payroll, rent, utilities, and taxes;
  • 32 percent say they are considering closing their business within this calendar year; and
  • 47 percent said that Express Scripts was the PBM causing them the most Medicare Part D financial stress, while 35 percent said CVS/Caremark was causing them the most Medicare Part D financial stress.

[Report for February 2024 Survey of Independent Pharmacy Owners/Managers. National Community Pharmacists Association 27 Feb 2024. Local Pharmacies on the Brink, New Survey Reveals. National Community Pharmacists Association 27 Feb 2024.]