New Video Details Long Term Care (LTC) Pharmacies’ Clinical Value to

Seniors’ Care

“Virtual Tour” Differentiates LTC Pharmacy, Explains Operational and Regulatory Requirements
Compared to Retail, Other Pharmacies

Washington, DC, October 21, 2019 --(PR.com)-- The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) today
released a new video to illustrate key clinical benefits LTC pharmacies provide to seniors as well as
clinical, operational, and regulatory differences from retail and mail-order pharmacies.

“Long-term care (LTC) pharmacies differ substantially from retail or mail-order pharmacies, providing
enhanced services and specialized packaging increasingly needed by America's aging population. As
demonstrated in the video, we offer unique clinical benefits to seniors residing in LTC facilities, assisted
living communities and other congregate settings,” stated Alan G. Rosenbloom, President and CEO of
SCPC, the only federal advocacy organization devoted exclusively to the interests of the nation's LTC
pharmacies and the patients they serve.

“LTC pharmacies face professional, operational and regulatory requirements different from other types of
pharmacies,” he continued. “Explaining these differences, and why they matter when it comes to
maintaining quality patient care and assuring effective public policy, is our top educational priority.”

SCPC is also working to define LTC pharmacy clearly in federal law. Currently, LTC pharmacies face an
antiquated patchwork of vague and inconsistent regulations across multiple federal agencies, which often
creates confusion and conflict to the detriment of patient care across LTC care settings.

According to Rosenbloom, “A statutory definition of LTC pharmacy is an important first step in assuring
that federal policy affords the nation's LTC patients the pharmacy care and services so vital to their
quality of care and quality of life in an increasingly diverse array of settings.”

The new video will supplement the ongoing LTC pharmacy visit program hosted by SCPC to connect
public officials with constituent pharmacies. The program aims to raise awareness among policymakers
of the value and services provided to area seniors.

To view the full video, please visit www.seniorcarepharmacies.org/virtualtour.

The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) is the only national organization exclusively representing
the interests of LTC pharmacies. Its members operate in all 50 states and serve 850,000 patients daily in
skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across the country. Visit seniorcarepharmacies.org to learn
more.

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Contact Information:
Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Sarah Feagan
703-543-9180
Contact via Email
http://seniorcarepharmacies.org/

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