Geographical Access to Preferred Pharmacies in Medicare Part D

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Analyzes access to preferred pharmacies in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage PDPs (MAPDs). Utilizes multiple data sources to examine the nearest preferred pharmacy in MAPDs and stand-alone PDPs across rural and urban ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs). Discusses geographic disparities related to PDP and MAPD access.

Pinka Chatterji, Yiran Han, Chun-Yu Ho

The American Journal of Managed Care, 32, 7

07/2026

Access · Medicare · Medicare Advantage · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data