Independent pharmacies across Louisiana are sounding the alarm over a fee that could fundamentally change the local healthcare landscape. Local Impact Hits Shreveport and Bossier CityThe Shreveport and Bossier City area is home to several locally based independent pharmacies that serve our residents. The fear is that the "dispensing fee" will eventually lead to reduced hours or even permanent closures of mom-and-pop shops. WVUE reports that some tough questions came up at a recent The Louisiana Pharmacy Benefit Manager Monitoring Advisory Council. But if they spend too much time 'studying' instead of 'fixing', some of our local pharmacies might not be able to stay afloat.