New Jerseyans who rely on retail pharmacies and mail order facilities for their prescription drugs should feel confident they will get the medications that they need.
CVS Health said the company is closely monitoring the global manufacturing environment.
“We do not see any disruptions to the supply chain that will affect our ability to fill prescriptions for patients, now and into the near future. We always encourage patients to refill maintenance medications in a timely manner. In addition to our own monitoring, the Food and Drug Administration is closely monitoring medications that are made in China or rely solely on active pharmaceutical ingredients from China,” Mike DeAngelis, senior director, Corporate Communications told NJBIZ.
HealthHUB location at CVS Pharmacy store. – CVS
DeAngelis said that the FDA has reminded more than 180 manufacturers to notify the the agency of any potential supply chain disruptions.
A Walgreens spokesperson said that company is closely monitoring the situation, and at the current time is able to meet the prescription needs of its patients. Patients with questions about medications can reach out any time via phone or use the pharmacy chat option available on Walgreens.com and the Walgreens app.
“Our pharmacists are trained and equipped to discuss medication-related concerns and alternative methods for prescription dispensing, such as prescription delivery or drive-thru options. Our pharmacy team also partners with health plan partners, physicians and state officials to help patients access the medications they need through services like 90-day medication supply, early refill authorizations and prescription delivery services,” the spokesperson said.
Express Scripts Pharmacy, a pharmacy benefit management company that supplies mail-order drugs, said the company has long-established plans that they employ to ensure its members have continued access to pharmacists and customer care advocates 24/7, and that they will continue to dispense medications.
“During this time of social distancing, home delivery from Express Scripts Pharmacy can bring our members peace of mind when it comes to their maintenance medications. Standard shipping is always free, and members can obtain up to 90-day supplies of their medication. They can easily manage their medications using the company website, www.express-scripts.com, or the Express Scripts mobile app,” a company spokesperson told NJBIZ.
