California

Assemblywoman Mia Bonta (D) introduced AB 50, legislation permitting pharmacists to provide over-the-counter contraceptives without following the protocols required for prescription contraceptives.

Also in California, the Department of Health Care Services posted the following alerts and weekly notice on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal:

• State of Emergency Override Activation: Submission Clarification Code 13
• Post-PREP COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Update
• Medi-Cal Rx Weekly Wrap-up for November 22-December 5

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.