On April 18, Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed SB (Senate Bill) 1382 (Chapter 74), legislation requiring PBMs to obtain a certificate of authority to operate and outlining the role, responsibilities and authority of the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. 

Also in Arizona, the Board of Pharmacy scheduled Oral Proceeding/Public Comment RE: Prescribing a Self-Administered Hormonal Contraceptive on May 16 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 

Finally in Arizona, the Board of Pharmacy Oral Proceeding/Public Comment RE: Technician Immunization Authority on May 22 at 9:00 a.m. 

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