For those concerned about the durable medical equipment accreditation Medicare deadline for pharmacies, a bill is awaiting signature by President Obama to push back the deadline until December 31, 2009. It has already been passed by the House and Senate.
"The Senate acted wisely to ensure seniors can continue purchasing essential medical supplies from their community pharmacies. Without it, thousands of independent community pharmacies would be forced to stop supplying diabetes testing supplies and other products to their patients." Bruce Roberts, National Community Pharmacists Association EVP and CEO
