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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