Below are highlights from the June issue of the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy newsletter. See the newsletter for additional details and more information.
- As some prescribing practitioners are working to implement the electronic prescriptions for controlled substances requirement that was effective April 1, 2021, the Board issued an “Emergency Dispensing Declaration” from April 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, and it does not intend to take action against a pharmacist who fills a nonelectronic controlled substance prescription not otherwise subject to the exceptions.
- Effective June 18, 2021, a healthcare provider may provide a prescription for medical aid in dying to a terminally ill adult who is mentally competent after meeting certain requirements pursuant to HB 47, the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act
- REMINDER: Be Sure to submit Adverse Drug Event reports to the Board within 15 days as required by regulation.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.