The Legislature convened its biennial session on February 3. Several bills of interest to pharmacies have been filed.
- SB 741 by Sen. Todd Gollihare (R) authorizes pharmacists to screen for and initiate drug therapy for minor, nonchronic health conditions in accordance with a standing order. The bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
- SB 906 by Sen. Paul Rosino (R) requires retail pharmacies to maintain a pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio of up to five pharmacy technicians for every pharmacist and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
- SB 907 by Sen. Paul Rosino (R) authorizes pharmacies to engage in product fulfillment with a central filling pharmacy if the pharmacies have the same owner or have entered into a written contract or agreement, share a common electronic file, or can access information required to dispense or process a prescription. The bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
- SB 789 by Sen. Todd Gollihare (R) establishes auditing requirements and a commercial rate floor ensuring that pharmacies are reimbursed no less than 106% of the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus a professional fee of $15.00.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.