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Building the Beacon in West Virginia
The article “Building the Beacon in West Virginia” by B. Douglas Hoey, Pharmacist, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), highlights a significant legislative victory for community pharmacies in West Virginia.
The West Virginia Independent Pharmacists Association, established in 2017, played a pivotal role in advocating for fair and transparent pharmacy payment models.
The passage of SB 453, signed into law by Governor Jim Justice, mandates pharmacy prescription payments based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus a professional dispensing fee, enhancing transparency and sustainability. This milestone serves as a template for nationwide reform, promoting equitable reimbursement and safeguarding community pharmacies, especially in rural and underserved areas.
The grassroots effort leading to this victory underscores the importance of pharmacist advocacy and sets a precedent for future actions in other states.
