[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




FOURTH ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES RxIMPACT DAY ON 
                              CAPITOL HILL

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2012

  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, this week is the Fourth Annual National 
Association of Chain Drug Stores RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, where we 
recognize the pharmacy's contribution to the health care system. 
Hundreds of representatives from the pharmacy community--including 
practicing pharmacists, pharmacy school faculty and students, state 
pharmacy leaders, and pharmacy company executives--will visit Capitol 
Hill to share their views about the importance of supporting 
legislation that protects access to neighborhood pharmacies and 
utilizes pharmacists to improve the quality of care and reduce the cost 
of health care.
  Pharmacists are the nation's most accessible healthcare providers, 
and are important providers in communities across America. Pharmacists 
serve an important role in our health care system as they help improve 
quality and lower health care costs. For over a century, they have made 
a difference in the lives of my fellow citizens in Nebraska, as well as 
Americans throughout the nation.
  Pharmacists received specialized educational training that allows 
them to play a major role in our health care system. These important 
services include medication therapy management, disease state 
management, immunizations, and healthcare screenings. Pharmacists are 
also uniquely qualified to educate and help patients manage their 
medications, which is extremely important to helping keep our 
population healthy and control costs.
  On this day, I hope you will join me in celebrating the value of 
pharmacy and support efforts to protect access to neighborhood 
pharmacies.

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