Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition A strong, unified and influential advocate for independent long-term care (LTC) pharmacies

Established in 2014, the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is a non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to representing the exclusive legislative and regulatory interests of independent Long Term Care (LTC) pharmacies and the vulnerable patients they serve, an increasing number of which are rehabilitation-oriented.

SCPC members were on Capitol Hill this week continuing efforts to build support for H.R. 5031/S. 3159, legislation that ...
08/12/2026

SCPC members were on Capitol Hill this week continuing efforts to build support for H.R. 5031/S. 3159, legislation that helps preserve access to the specialized services long-term care (LTC) pharmacies provide to millions of seniors and vulnerable patients nationwide.

One of our visits included staff from Congressman Gary Palmer’s (R-AL) office where we shared the realities facing our sector and advocate for solutions that help ensure continued access.

Medication coordination is a cornerstone of LTC pharmacy services, helping ensure residents receive the right medication...
08/07/2026

Medication coordination is a cornerstone of LTC pharmacy services, helping ensure residents receive the right medications at the right time.

As resident needs become increasingly complex, strong collaboration among facilities, pharmacies, clinicians, caregivers and families is more important than ever. Investing in coordinated care can drive support a more consistent and higher standard of resident care.

Read more:
https://www.mcknights.com/marketplace/marketplace-experts/why-medication-coordination-in-ltc-is-even-more-essential-than-you-thought/

We had another great Capitol Hill meeting with Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) about advancing the Preserving Patient A...
07/31/2026

We had another great Capitol Hill meeting with Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) about advancing the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act (H.R. 5031). This is important legislation to ensure LTC pharmacies can continue serving our nation's most vulnerable patients - and we appreciate the Representative's staff for taking time to meet with us!

We recently had a great meeting with Senator Maggie Hassan’s (D-NH) office about the need for passing the Preserving Pat...
07/29/2026

We recently had a great meeting with Senator Maggie Hassan’s (D-NH) office about the need for passing the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act to safeguard seniors' access to enhanced medication management and expert pharmacist services. We appreciate their commitment to high-quality care for seniors!

It was a pleasure to meet with Congressman James Comer’s (R-KY) office to advocate for H.R. 5031 and discuss how this le...
07/27/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with Congressman James Comer’s (R-KY) office to advocate for H.R. 5031 and discuss how this legislation would help ease the growing pressures facing LTC pharmacies and the patients who depend on them every day. We appreciate the opportunity to share the challenges facing our sector and the solutions needed to protect seniors' access to long-term care.

07/24/2026

Congressman James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, joined The Scott Jennings Show to discuss PBM reform and the need to protect long term care pharmacies.

Thank you, Congressman Comer, for being a champion for long term care pharmacies and recognizing their unique needs.

SCPC members were grateful for the opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s staff to discuss the vital r...
07/24/2026

SCPC members were grateful for the opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s staff to discuss the vital role LTC pharmacies play in delivering medications and clinical support to our most vulnerable patients.

The LTC Pharmacy Fix (H.R. 5031/S. 3159) is crucial for preserving access to high-quality long-term care pharmacy services.

07/23/2026

Congressman James Comer (R-KY), chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, continues to fight against harmful PBM practices in Congress.

Thank you, Congressman Comer, for recognizing the critical role long-term care pharmacies play and for supporting their needs as they deliver essential medications and specialized services to some of our most vulnerable patients.

SCPC member, Chris Crisafulli with Guardian Pharmacy Services Pharmacy, met with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA)...
07/22/2026

SCPC member, Chris Crisafulli with Guardian Pharmacy Services Pharmacy, met with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on Capitol Hill this week to discuss S. 3159 and the unique role LTC pharmacies play in supporting seniors and medically complex patients. Thank you, Sen. Warnock, for your work to protect access to the specialized pharmacy services that help patients thrive in long-term care settings.

New data reinforces what SCPC has warned all along: IRA-negotiated prices are putting long-term care pharmacies at risk,...
07/20/2026

New data reinforces what SCPC has warned all along: IRA-negotiated prices are putting long-term care pharmacies at risk, threatening critical services such as prescription fulfillment, enhanced medication management, and medication delivery for patients in skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other LTC settings nationwide.

Congress must pass the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act to help protect access to these essential pharmacy services and ensure vulnerable patients continue receiving the care they depend on.
Read more: https://www.mcknights.com/news/ltc-pharmacies-said-this-would-happen-new-data-says-they-were-right/?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_MLT_DailyUpdate%20072026&hmEmail=&sha256email=011afdc49eea354b205a0e753cd771b8307d0ccb66e2eb94a743b8356e96239f&elqTrack=True

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