Sec. 5. Extension of operating hours for pharmacies and medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs
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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall extend the operating hours for each pharmacy of the Department of Veterans Affairs during which the pharmacy offers services comparable to retail pharmacies to include— operation on Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays; and operation until 8:00 p.m. on weekdays that are not Federal holidays. The Secretary shall enter into contracts, including through locum tenens arrangements, with physicians and nurses that meet qualifications set forth by the Secretary for purposes of this section under which such physicians and nurses work at medical facilities of the Department during nights and weekends.
The Secretary may obtain additional support staff as necessary to carry out this section, including by hiring employees or contracting for services.