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Protecting the interests
of Pharmacy and Pharmacists in Pennsylvania!
PharmPAC is a
voluntary, non-partisan, non-profit,
unincorporated committee whose goal is to
establish pharmacists as a concerned and
involved constituency that provides active
support to political candidates who recognize
the needs of pharmacists and the patients we
serve. PharmPAC stands for Pharmacy Political
Action Committee, a registered state PAC. It is
a legal method of supporting candidates who are
favorable to pharmacy issues and is in full
compliance with all reporting requirements.
PharmPAC is
non-partisan in its selection of candidates.
The program and platform of each individual
candidate on pharmacy issues, rather than a
party label, determines whom PharmPAC supports.
PharmPAC does not
buy votes. PharmPAC does help us have an active
voice in the political process.
How PharmPAC has
recently served Pharmacists
in Pennsylvania:
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Stopped deep
and unacceptable cuts in PACE reimbursement in
2009.
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The passage of Act 102, allowing
pharmacists to provide immunizations and
establishing CDTM in institutions.
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Stopped the
implementation of
mandatory mail order
in the PACE program
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Established regular & frequent price updates
for PACE
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Stopped initiatives in 2002 to
reduce Medicaid reimbursement levels
Current Initiatives for which
PharmPAC
dollars are needed:
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Legislation promoting collaborative practice in
the community setting
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Legislation providing for fair and uniform audit
standards
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Legislation which
would establish fair reimbursement levels and an
appropriate dispensing fee.
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Legislation which would regulate
PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers)
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Legislation prohibiting mandatory
mail order in prescription drug plans
The Numbers
Tell the Story
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Working for Pharmacy!
Suggested giving levels:
Pharmacy Owner - $100 to $1,000/year;
Employee Pharmacist - consider a fair
share contribution of $25 to $100 or more.
Pharmacy Technician
or retired member - $15
Students- You can give too!
PPA also offers a convenient monthly payment
through your credit card or a debit to your bank
account.
This way you maximize your contribution through
a regular monthly deduction. One time annual
contributions are welcomed as well!
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