NCPA urges other states to follow New York's lead
By HME News Staff
Updated Tue April 28, 2020
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Community Pharmacists Association, which represents more than 21,000 independent pharmacies across the country, lauds New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for authorizing independent pharmacies to serve as COVID-19 test centers. “We are deeply grateful to Gov. Cuomo for enlisting independent pharmacies in the fight against the pandemic,” said CEO B. Douglas Hoey. “Local pharmacies in New York and every state have been fighting for the authority to do testing because they know their patients and their communities, and the country needs them to have that capacity. We strongly urge other states to follow Gov. Cuomo's leadership.” The NCPA notes that independent pharmacies have expanded home deliveries, and drive-thru and curbside service, as well as compounded hand sanitizer for first responders and their patient. “Most importantly, they are protecting patient access to necessary medicines during this national health crisis,” Hoey said. “Independent pharmacies are a vital part of the health care system and they have the potential to conduct diagnostic and antibody testing.”
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