Louisiana

The legislature adjourned sine die on June 3. 

Also in Louisiana, several bills’ pharmacies supported passed both houses and were sent to Gov. Jeff Landry (R) to be signed into law.   

HB 579 – Allows pharmacists to test and treat for PEP/PrEP (See NACDS’ letter to the governor supporting enactment of this legislation.) 

SB 444 – Prohibits reimbursement below cost 

HB 603 – PBM audits 

SB 281 – PBM Enforcement and audits 

Finally in Louisiana, the Department of Health issued the preferred drug list update for July 1, 2024. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.