Understanding State Regulations and Advocating for Medically Integrated Dispensing
Christie Smith, PharmD, vice president of Pharmacy and Payor Strategy at Cencora, provides guidance on establishing a medically integrated dispensing practice. She discusses how state laws vary significantly in regulating pharmacy ownership and outlines key differences between Texas and California regulations. Smith also advocates for reconsidering restrictions on medically integrated dispensing to better accommodate patient care, and encourages engaging with policymakers and payers to explore value-based models that support integrated care.