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The West Virginia Independent Pharmacy Association was formed in 2016 to advocate for independent pharmacies in West Virginia

An advocacy group for West Virginia's Independent Pharmacies.

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10/30/2026

What expertise could your organization share with West Virginia’s independent pharmacy community? Ideas, experience and conversation can start a connection. Message WV Independent Pharmacy Association to discuss sponsorship and tell us about your organization.

10/29/2026

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10/27/2026

📣 WVIPA POLICY UPDATE: CMS PROPOSES NEW MEDICARE PART D PBM RULES

CMS has proposed new requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their affiliates under Medicare Part D, beginning with the 2028 plan year.

The proposal would require covered PBM service fees to be flat-dollar amounts for specific services, reflecting fair market value. Those fees could not be tied to drug prices, rebates or certain other factors. CMS also proposes additional PBM reporting and transparency requirements.

Why does this matter to independent pharmacies?

The proposal could change financial incentives in the Part D system and give plans and CMS more information about PBM compensation. It does not automatically guarantee higher pharmacy reimbursement, so independent pharmacies’ input on implementation and enforcement will be important.

WVIPA encourages members to review the proposal and consider sharing how PBM practices affect their pharmacies and patients. Comments might address:

* How CMS should monitor and enforce the proposed requirements.
* Whether the proposed transparency measures are sufficient to identify practices that affect independent pharmacies.
* How CMS can prevent compensation arrangements from undermining the intent of the law.

🗓️ Comments are due December 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Reference CMS-4214-P when commenting.

10/26/2026

📣 WVIPA MEMBERS: Help CMS understand pharmacy access in West Virginia

CMS is seeking comments on draft instructions for identifying “essential retail pharmacies.” This is an opportunity to explain how distance should be measured in our communities.

Details in the comments.

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2017 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV
25311

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+13045413987

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http://www.wvipa.org/

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