Pharmacies urge Biden to keep COVID emergency powers in place

Pharmacies are lobbying the Biden administration to keep emergency provisions enacted under COVID-19 intact for a while longer.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) wants the White House to keep the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act in place until October 2024. PREP provides liability protection to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns, according to a letter sent last week by Steven C. Anderson, NACDS president and CEO.

Source: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/drug-stores-want-more-leverage-deal-covid-19