# CMS Seeks Part D Pharmacy Input

CMS issued a Request for Information on September 24, 2026, to develop reasonable and relevant contracting standards for Medicare Part D network pharmacies. The RFI seeks input on reimbursement, contract terms, performance measures, audits, limitations, and implementation. Comments are due November 23, 2026—13 days from November 10. The request is for information, not a finalized standard or new mandatory requirement.

- Pharmacies, Part D plan sponsors, and other stakeholders can submit comments by November 23, 2026, addressing the RFI’s listed contracting topics.
- Pharmacy businesses and plan sponsors should assess how the proposed areas could affect network agreements and identify relevant operational or contracting experience to include in their responses.
- The RFI is identified as CMS-2026-3037-0001; the listed contact for the regulatory alert is Will Purcell at the SBA Office of Advocacy.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy (SBA Office of Advocacy)

### Sources
- [CMS Requests Information on Medicare Part D Reasonable and Relevant Pharmacy Contracting Standards – Office of Advocacy](https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/11/09/cms-requests-information-on-medicare-part-d-reasonable-and-relevant-pharmacy-contracting-standards) - Office of Advocacy (.gov)