The retail pharmacy would benefit from this because more consumers would use the retail pharmacy. But consumers lose. They have to pay higher premiums to cover the increased payment by the health care plan to retail pharmacies. PERA benefit recipients who use the mail service are pleased with the quality of their drugs and the service they receive. Prescriptions are dispensed using the highest pharmacy standards, and customers can order prescriptions 24 hours a day using a toll-free number.
Pharmacists are available to answer questions during extended hours.
PERA urges the Legislature to defeat HB 01-1320.