Erica Joyner – Page 20 – In The States

Colorado

The Board of Pharmacy will hold a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on August 5^th on multiple proposed revisions including Rule 17 (Collaborative Pharmacy Agreements); Appendix C (Statewide Protocol for Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)); Appendix A (Statewide Protocol for Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptive Patches and Oral Contraceptives), and the Colorado Self-Screening Contraception Risk Assessment Questionnaire to include Vaginal Rings and Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DPMA); and the proposed Appendix E (Proposed New Statewide Protocol for Statin Therapy). Potential considerations to revise the rules to implement new legislation concern: Colorado Senate Bills 22-116, 22-173, 22-027, and 22-098; and Colorado House Bills 22-1235, 22-1246, 22-1326, 22-1115, and 22-1122.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:07:48-04:00July 29, 2022|Colorado|

Florida

The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins July 27th and runs through August 7th. Florida shoppers are eligible to purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free for the next two weeks.

School-related items include:

Clothing and shoes, priced $100 or less per item;
Backpacks, handbags, and wallets, priced $100 or less per item;
School supplies, priced $50 or less per item;
Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles, selling for $30 or less;
Personal computers or personal computer-related accessories, priced up to $1,500.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:07:02-04:00July 29, 2022|Florida|

Illinois

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted a new Provider Notice regarding Confirmation of Coverage for Continuous Glucose Monitors per Public Act 102-1093.

Also in Illinois, the state’s sales tax holiday begins on August 5th, runs through August 14th, and applies to clothing and footwear with a retail selling price of less than $125 per item and certain school supplies. School supplies are not subject to the $125 threshold.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has released an Informational Bulletin providing comprehensive details including how to handle coupons, exchanges, returns, backorders, etc. It also lists qualifying and non-qualifying items.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:06:11-04:00July 29, 2022|Illinois|

Indiana

A special session on banning abortion and taxes was convened on Monday, July 25. Pharmacies are promoting an amendment allowing pharmacists prescribing self-administered hormonal contraceptives.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:05:13-04:00July 29, 2022|Indiana|

Iowa

The Department of Health and Human Services issued INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2352-MC-FFS outlining the following August 2022 Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program Changes effective August 1, 2022.

New Drug Prior Authorization (PA) Criteria
- Finerenone (Kerendia)
- Odevixibat (Bylvay)
- Pegcetacoplan (Empaveli)
Changes to Existing PA Criteria
- PCSK9 Inhibitors
Point of Sale Billing Updates:
- ProDUR Quantity Limits
Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Update

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:04:25-04:00July 29, 2022|Iowa|

Louisiana

The Department of Health (LDH) issued a Provider Bulletin to inform all providers rendering services to Louisiana Medicaid members with updates on COVID-19 covered services.

Also in Louisiana, the Board of Pharmacy announced Joe Fontenot, Jr, RPh (registered pharmacists) as their new Executive Director, replacing Malcolm Broussard who retired after serving 23 years.

Finally in Louisiana, the Board issued Bulletin No. 22-01 – Status of Interim Policies From COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency, terminating some of the policies effective May 31, 2022, and further extending some of the policies including the 4:1 pharmacy technician ratio until the end of the calendar year.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:03:36-04:00July 29, 2022|Louisiana|

Minnesota

The latest issue of the Department of Health’s weekly vaccine update can be found here and includes a link for members to sign up to receive it directly.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:02:44-04:00July 29, 2022|Minnesota|

Missouri

Effective 8/30/2022, all pharmacies located in the state must post physically or electronically a sign at the pharmacy indicating that the pharmacy is licensed and regulated by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy including the Board’s address, telephone number, and email address. The Board will be mailing each pharmacy a sign at no cost prior to August 15th. An electronic version of the sign will also be available for copying after August 1^st. The required sign must be prominently posted near the pharmacy in a manner and location that is easily viewable and readable by the public.

Also in Missouri, the New Preferred Drug Searchable Database for MO HealthNet Pharmacy Program is now live.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T10:01:51-04:00July 29, 2022|Missouri|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services published a Notice of Public Hearing for changes to Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) Title 172, Chapter 1 – Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Reinstatement of a Health Professional License. The hearing will be held on September 6 at 10:00 a.m. Written comments may be provided no later than the day of the hearing.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted a Notice of Public Hearing for changes to 172 NAC – Wholesale Drug Distributors and 172 NAC 134 – Delegated Dispensing Permits. The hearing will be held on September 7 at 10:00 a.m. Written comments may be provided no later than the day of the hearing.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the following under Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Resources:

Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 22-13: Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations effective June 17.

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

Erica Joyner2023-10-10T09:02:15-04:00July 29, 2022|Nebraska|

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