Pharmacies and wholesalers are expressing their concern about the potential for an upcoming policy change in Part D to disrupt dispensing. Beginning Jan. 1, any medication that does not have an NDC registered with FDA will no longer be covered by the drug benefit.
By Scott Steinke
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