The Board of Pharmacy published a bulletin complying with the new regulations effective on September 1 that authorize technicians to administer immunizations.
Also in Ohio, Medicaid (ODM) announced new Professional Dispensing Fee Rates in both the SPBM (Single PBM) and Fee-for-Service programs. The increases in the SPBM Managed Care program will be effective September 1, 2023. Since SPA approval is needed for the Fee-For-Service program, ODM projects that implementation would be effective on January 1, 2024.
Also in Ohio, the Board of Pharmacy has proposed the following rules for stakeholder feedback:
- 4729:5-3-21 – Continuous Quality Improvement Programs in Pharmacy Services. (NEW – Applies to Outpatient and Institutional Pharmacies)
- 4729:1-4-02 – Duty to report (Pharmacists). (AMEND)
- 4729:2-4-02 – Duty to report (Pharmacy Interns). (AMEND)
- 4729:3-4-02 – Duty to report (Pharmacy Technicians). (AMEND)
- 4729:5-4-02 – Duty to report (Pharmacies). (NEW)
Comments on the proposed rules will be accepted until close of business on September 8 and should be submitted here.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.