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Dunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases  

ByStaff Report

A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been introduced into Congress for consideration by Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Panama City) and other congressional representatives. Off-label drugs would be covered “if there is peer-reviewed medical literature that indicates its use is appropriate†for rare disease…

Chipley-raised pharmacist receives Pharmacist of the Year award 
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Chipley-raised pharmacist receives Pharmacist of the Year award 

ByCOLLIN BREAUX

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Theresa Tolle, a pharmacist who grew up in Chipley and now owns her own pharmacy, recently won the 2023 National Community Pharmacists Association Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year award. Tolle, who runs Bay Street Pharmacy down in the South Florida town of Sebastian, said she was surprised by the distinction. She…

NFCH welcomes new provider
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NFCH welcomes new provider

ByStaff Report

STAFF REPORT Northwest Florida Community Hospital has added a new provider to their roster of physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists to better serve the community. Physicians Assistant Makynzie O’Bryan graduated from Florida State’s School of Physician Assistant Practice in 2019. Immediately after graduating, O’Bryan began working as a dermatology PA for Kennedy Dermatology in Tallahassee. …