AB 82, legislation establishing an age limit on select dietary supplements for weight loss or over-the-counter diet pills with penalties for violation, passed the Assembly. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to develop a notice that retail establishments must post.
Also in California, NACDS submitted a letter of support to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) urging enactment of California SB 339, which broadens existing pharmacist authority to provide HIV prevention services and secures payment for the provision of pharmacy-provided HIV prevention services.
Also in California, the Board of Pharmacy posted its agenda and meeting materials for the full board meeting on February 8. The board will discuss and potentially act on proposed rules related to the pharmacist-in-charge designation, the opioid antagonist protocol and continuing education.
Finally in California, the Department of Health Care Services posted the following alerts and monthly bulletin on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal.
- Upcoming Transitions for Medi-Cal Rx Applications (February 1)
- Medi-Cal Rx Monthly Bulletin for February (February 1)
- Changes to the Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drugs List (February 1)
- Changes to the Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy Reimbursable Physician Administered Drugs (February 1)
- Updates to the Medi-Cal Rx Provider Manual (February 1)
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.