SB 1236, PBM reform legislation that provides fair and transparent contract protections for pharmacies, requires that a group number identifying the plan be on the enrollee's identification card, audit protections and ensures compliance with existing laws, passed unanimously approved by both houses and sent to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to sign into law.
Also in Texas, the House passed HB 3540 (SB 254), a bill that authorizes pharmacists to order and administer all childhood vaccines to individuals five years of age and older (three years of age and older for flu & COVID) and allows pharmacists to delegate vaccine administration to a certified technician. The bill is supported by the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Pediatric Society and all pharmacy groups. It was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee awaiting a hearing.
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