Pharmacy Law & Regulatory Counsel

Lanton, Lanton & Sosa Law represents independent, specialty, and long-term care pharmacies, pharmacy owners, and healthcare organizations on legal and regulatory matters affecting pharmacy operations.

Our work includes pharmacy acquisitions and ownership changes, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracting and reimbursement disputes, regulatory compliance, licensure and collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) agreements.

We advise clients on pharmacy operations, employment matters, PBM network terminations, commercial agreements, and expansion plans, including commercial leases and real estate transactions.

Pharmacy Legal Services

Pharmacy Acquisitions and Ownership: Business transactions, due diligence, purchase agreements, ownership changes, licensing requirements, and related commercial matters.

PBM Contracting and Reimbursement: Contract review, reimbursement disputes, pharmacy network requirements, audits, and regulatory obligations.

Collaborative Drug Therapy Management: Legal review and preparation of pharmacist-physician collaborative agreements, including applicable state requirements, professional responsibilities, and regulatory compliance.

Pharmacy Regulatory Counsel: State licensing, regulatory inquiries, operational compliance, and legal requirements affecting pharmacy services.

340B Program Counsel: Legal advice concerning 340B compliance, manufacturer requirements, contract pharmacy arrangements, and related regulatory matters.

Physician Dispensing and Oncology Pharmacy: Legal counsel on physician dispensing arrangements, pharmacy operations, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Specialty Pharmacy Counsel: Legal counsel on specialty pharmacy contracting, payer and PBM network participation, reimbursement, accreditation-related requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Counsel: Legal counsel on pharmacy agreements with long-term care facilities, reimbursement, licensing, dispensing requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Government Affairs: Legislative and regulatory representation concerning pharmacy reimbursement, PBM regulation, professional practice, and pharmacy access.