A Kansas Department of Health and Environment study on the cost of dispensing just confirmed what pharmacists have been saying all along - the cost to dispense has risen rapidly while our reimbursements continue to decline.
🧾 KDHE hired Myers and Stauffer, an independent third party, to analyze the cost of dispensing prescriptions in Kansas pharmacies.
🧮 They measured a cost to dispense of $11.38/rx for chain and $15.85/rx for non-chain pharmacies, well above the current Medicaid rate of $10.50.
💲 In order to continue to serve Kansans safely, the Medicaid dispensing cost must now be updated through the legislative process.
30 legislators still need a pharmacist Champion. Sign up now to ADOPT a Legislator so we can make our voices heard. |
What you can do right now:
👥 Recruit 3 pharmacy friends to complete the ADOPT a Legislator form by Friday, Oct. 31! We need to match 30 more legislators with a Pharmacy Champion!
🎤 Call your senator and representative and schedule a meeting to discuss PBM Reform. We need everyone’s voice to speak on PBM practices within the state of Kansas.
📤 Let us know when you have scheduled your meeting and we will provide information on the PBM Reform bill and talking points for discussion.
❓ Worried about meeting with a legislator? Don’t be! Send us any questions or concerns you have and we’ll help you feel prepared. |
Here's what happened last week:
- The Government Affairs Committee announced Advocacy Day 2026 will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 4 – mark your calendars now!
- The GAC Communications Committee began working with the Kansas Medicaid Cost of Dispensing Survey results to create easily understandable tools for you to use in discussions.
- We are developing other resources and information for you and your legislator during meetings.
- We have identified and paired 82% of legislators with a pharmacy champion constituent(s). Our goal is 100% by Thanksgiving!
- The first draft of our PBM Reform Bill continues to be shared with key stakeholders through meetings with local lawmakers.
Questions or comments? Email KPhA’s GAC Communications Committee |
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