Sunday, November 05, 2006

Medicare Part D having big impact on pharmacies

It appears that Medicare Plan D may be drawing customers away from Canadian pharmacies, but the plan also has brought negative effects to American pharmacies as well.

From the Pierre (SD) Capital Journal:
The South Dakota Health Care Commission recently took a look at the impact of Medicare Part D on pharmacies in South Dakota.

"What it all means is that independent pharmacies will be out of business," said Dana Darger, director of pharmacy at Rapid City Regional Hospital, and presenter at the commission meeting. ...more

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