Oz: States Should Use RHTP To License Pharmacists To Prescribe Meds

By Cara Smith / October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz is urging states to utilize Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) awards to license pharmacists to prescribe and dispense medications to help alleviate travel for patients in underserved areas.

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Oz: States Should Use RHTP To License Pharmacists To Prescribe Meds

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