NCPA has launched an interactive on-line program designed to provide information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage gap, or "doughnut hole." The program is geared toward pharmacists but also can provide information to Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
On-line tool explains Medicare coverage gap
NCPA has launched an interactive on-line program designed to provide information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage gap, or "doughnut hole." The program is geared toward pharmacists but also can provide information to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. The free program is available at http://www.pharmacistelink.com/.
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