Prescription deliveries significantly delayed by Postal Service, Senate Democrats find

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Changes to the US Postal Service instituted by Postmaster General DeJoy have caused 'significant delays' in the delivery of mail-order prescriptions to millions of Americans, according to results of investigation by 2 Senate Democrats.

The senators reached out to major pharmacies for delivery details and patient complaints. They also spoke to the Pharmaceutical Care Management Alliance, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy and patient advocacy groups.

Significant delays were experienced by all the pharmacies that ship prescription drugs via the Postal Service, the senators' report said, with some taking on additional costs of $700,000 to $1 million because of the delays. has been immense, especially as a number of small businesses have had to move their retail stores online because of the pandemic.

 

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Remove him!

I ordered my meds on Sunday afternoon. Delivered Tuesday morning. As usual.

Investigation of 2 Democrats. They're not even trying to cover this BS up anymore.

He’s just an accomplice in Trumps quest to delegitimize the Election...

I haven’t had any issues

Dems attack anyone that threatens them

Same old shit service it has been for years. YOU POLITICIANS are the ones that decided mail in voting was a good idea. This is on you,100%

Do something about it for god’s sake! Do your jobs!

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