Confusion continues to surround Aetna’s Part D networks for 2015 with the greatest concern now the lack of timely access to critical medications, especially among the most frail and susceptible Medicare beneficiaries.

The Alliance of Independent Pharmacists of Texas and APCI today announced the two entities have entered into a partnership. This new legislative and advocacy collaboration will further unify independent pharmacy in Texas and enable APCI members to have a stronger voice at the state’s Capitol.

Lots of news on the community pharmacy advocacy front this week, including mail order requirements, track and trace guidance, Part D lock-in programs, and more.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to delay the Federal Upper Limits (FUL) and the Final Rule on Covered Outpatient Drugs… again.

Recent price spikes for what were up until recently low-cost generic drugs prompted a Senate committee to look into the issue.