On Nov. 2, AMCP joined a pharmacy stakeholder coalition letter to CMS requesting the agency use its PREP Act authority to establish payment mechanisms for Medicare and Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for COVID-19 patient assessment services.
On Oct. 28, AMCP joined a pharmacy stakeholder coalition letter to HHS requesting authorizations for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and interns to order and administer antiviral medications and flu tests.
In October, AMCP joined other pharmacy organizations in supporting the Pharmacist's Fundamental Responsibilities and Rights released by APhA and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA). These principles focus on pharmacists' responsibilities and the workplace conditions necessary to fulfill those responsibilities.
AMCP submitted comments on the proposed FDA Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization commitment letter, supporting the agency's plans to increase resources for approval of cell and gene therapies and continued exploration of uses for real-world evidence in regulatory decision-making.
On Sept. 14, AMCP joined a Medicaid stakeholder letter urging Congress to include language that requires 12-month continuous eligibility for children on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in the reconciliation bill.
Letter requests an immediate amendment to the PREP Act declaration on COVID-19, which would allow pharmacists to order and administer REGEN-COV and future authorized products for the treatment of COVID-19.