Erica Joyner – Page 42 – In The States

Florida

The Board of Pharmacy published a notice to amend regulations under FAC 64B16-31 to update the incorporated pharmacist licensure and pharmacy intern and technician registration forms.

Also in Florida, the Department of Health published a notice of a workshop to adopt regulations under FAC 64J-4 to establish requirements for the Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program. The workshop is scheduled for May 14, 2021, via video and teleconference.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-408-9774.

Erica Joyner2021-05-07T11:54:36-04:00May 7, 2021|Florida|

Hawaii

HB 386, mandating the pharmaceutical industry fund a product stewardship program for the collection and destruction of unused drugs, failed to pass before adjournment of the legislature.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-837-4195.

Erica Joyner2021-05-07T11:54:24-04:00May 7, 2021|Hawaii|

Kentucky

MedImpact will hold a series of informational webinars for providers to share information on the transition to a single PBM, which will be effective July 1, 2021. The seminars will be held on May 14, June 15, and July 15, 2021. For more information on the seminars and other information about the transition, click here.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-525-8962.

Erica Joyner2021-05-07T11:54:10-04:00May 7, 2021|Kentucky|

North Carolina

The Board of Pharmacy has issued guidance that allows for the pharmacist-manager to expand the pharmacist-technician ratio to 3:1 or 4:1 if in the judgment of the pharmacist-manager demonstrates that the pharmacy employs enough certified technicians to meet the ratio.

Also in North Carolina, the Board of Pharmacy has initiated rulemaking to expand the use of centralized processing for all pharmacies. The Board will hold a remote public hearing on July 20, 2021, at 10:00 am. Written comments will be accepted until July 20, 2021.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-408-9774.

Erica Joyner2021-05-07T11:53:57-04:00May 7, 2021|North Carolina|

Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed into law HB 2633 amending the Opioid Law enacted earlier this year during a Special Session. The newly enacted law eliminates the need for pharmacists to verify with the prescriber when a prescription exceeds the state limit for Scheduled II controlled substances containing opioids, eliminates pharmacists having to confirm with the prescriber and the Board of Pharmacy if a prescriber has received a waiver and allows the Board of Pharmacy to waive redcap requirements if it’s not feasible because of specific dosage form or type of packaging.

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

Erica Joyner2018-03-29T16:46:52-04:00March 29, 2018|Arizona|

Florida

HB 351, sponsored by Rep. David Santiago (R), was signed by Gov. Rick Scott (R) on March 23. Effective Sunday, July 1, contracts with a PBM shall prohibit the limitation of a pharmacy’s or pharmacist’s ability to substitute a less expensive, generically equivalent drug or to disclose whether a subscriber’s cost-sharing obligation exceeds the retail price for a covered prescription drug and availability of a more affordable alternative drug. Additionally, effective Tuesday, January 1, 2019, PBMs are required to register with the Office of Insurance Regulation and pay a registration fee and a renewal fee every two years from the date of initial certification, both of which shall not exceed $500 and are non-refundable. The Office must issue a registration certificate upon receipt of a completed registration form and adopt rules.

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

Erica Joyner2018-03-29T16:44:54-04:00March 29, 2018|Florida|

Kentucky

SB 6, a bill that originally would have required pharmacies and practitioners to distribute or sell drug sequestration or deactivation products with every controlled substance prescription, was significantly amended in the House Health and Family Services Committee, subsequently passed both chambers and will be sent to the Governor for signing. The compromise amendment makes it optional for pharmacies to sell or distribute the drug disposal products. However, it requires pharmacies and practitioners to inform patients filling certain controlled substances with information on safe drug disposal methods either verbally, in written format or through signage. The bill also contains graded penalties for pharmacies and practitioners who violate the law, starting at $25 for a first offense. The bill encourages manufacturers of the drug disposal technologies to enter into consignment-reimbursement contracts with pharmacies to stock their products. The Legislature is currently scheduled to adjourn sine die on Saturday, April 14, and the law would be effective 90 days after sine die. NACDS supported the on-the-ground efforts of the Kentucky Retail Federation to amend this bill.

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

Erica Joyner2018-03-29T16:44:14-04:00March 29, 2018|Kentucky|

Pennsylvania

HB 1800, legislation related to pharmacists performing medication synchronization, has been introduced with 43 co-sponsors. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R), requires insurers to allow partial fills, prorates copays and requires a full dispensing fee. Committee consideration of this legislation, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Association of Chain Drug Stores, is anticipated this spring.

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

Erica Joyner2018-03-29T16:43:36-04:00March 29, 2018|Pennsylvania|

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