Erica Joyner – Page 25 – In The States

Pennsylvania

The Wolf Administration issued a press release announcing they have amended the Physician General’s Naloxone Standing Order to include ZIMHI. The announcement encouraged state residents to print the standing order and bring it to pharmacies to request the prescription. NACDS reminds members that PA has a program to reimburse pharmacies for Naloxone copays when the customer is reluctant to fill a script due to the copay cost. This federally funded program runs on the current PACE adjudication platform but is open to any Pennsylvanian regardless of whether they have state or private/commercial insurance.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T09:54:38-04:00July 29, 2022|Pennsylvania|

Texas

The Board of Pharmacy quarterly meeting is Tuesday, August 2. Included on the agenda for possible ultimate action on the adopting of the pharmacy counseling waiver and non-sterile compound rules.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T09:50:42-04:00July 29, 2022|Texas|

Utah

The Board of Pharmacy posted the following:

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T09:49:19-04:00July 29, 2022|Utah|

Virginia

The Department of Health (VDH) has updated the COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order to reflect the recent EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) of Novavax. For pharmacies enrolled in VaxMax, Novavax will become available for ordering beginning August 4th. You can view the COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order on the VDH website. The Summary of Authorities for Pharmacists to Administer COVID Vaccines has also been updated.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T09:45:37-04:00July 29, 2022|Virginia|

Washington

The Health Care Authority announced that the University of Washington Pain and Opioid Provider Consultation Hotline is a free telephone consultation service for health care providers caring for patients with chronic pain issues. Any health care provider in Washington State can receive consultation and recommendations from a pharmacist or physician with specialized expertise in chronic pain care.

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

Erica Joyner2022-07-29T09:44:11-04:00July 29, 2022|Washington|

Arkansas

Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) announced that the Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero is resigning on May 6^th to take a job with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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

Erica Joyner2022-04-08T12:19:58-04:00April 8, 2022|Arkansas|

Arizona

On March 30, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed HB 2490 (Chapter 98), providing clarity for collaborative practice agreements including requirements, rules, and definitions.

Also in Arizona, on March 24, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed HB 2612 (Chapter 59), removing certain occupational licensing requirements and regulations that applicants/persons must be “of good moral character” to be approved for certain licenses and certifications including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Finally, in Arizona, on March 25, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed SB 1639 (Chapter 78), that requires integrating a medical practitioner’s electronic medical records system with the state’s Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP) central database tracking system either directly or through the statewide health information exchange or a third-party vendor, by December 31, 2026.

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

Erica Joyner2022-04-08T12:18:34-04:00April 8, 2022|Arizona|

California

As a reminder regarding the COVID-19 declaration of emergency, the Board of Pharmacy has a webpage dedicated to Pharmacy Law Waivers; interested parties may sign up to receive the Board’s alerts for the most up-to-date information. Also, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has a webpage dedicated to DCA Waivers and Guidance Documents..

Also in California, as a reminder, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) eased DUR edits in Medi-Cal Rx until May 1. NACDS and the California Retailers Association have been in communication with the DHCS staff to request advance notice be provided to pharmacy providers of the Department’s plans for these DUR edits in advance of May 1.

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

Erica Joyner2022-04-08T12:17:37-04:00April 8, 2022|California|

Georgia

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy is excited to announce and introduce the first installment of a new “Newsletter.” The newsletter will be produced on a quarterly basis and is intended to provide insights and updates on the profession of pharmacy in Georgia. The newsletter will also be posted on the GBOP website for easy access as well. Since the newsletter is a new resource, the Board asks that you please distribute it to others in your organization or staff.

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

Erica Joyner2022-04-08T12:16:40-04:00April 8, 2022|Georgia|

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