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End of the COVID-19 PHE Imperils Access to Cancer Drugs for Rural Patients

June 13th, 2023|Categories: Featured, Industry News|Tags: , , , |

Rule changes during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) allowed cancer patients to have their drugs delivered to their home. With the end of the PHE, this change reverts back to pre-pandemic rules, which will force patients to pick up their medications every few months. This poses significant problems for rural patients, some of whom will have to drive 500 miles for their medications.

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