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Colorado

On Wednesday, August 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain, the State Board of Pharmacy is hosting a stakeholder meeting to receive input regarding the implementation of several new laws. Copies of the proposed rule changes, HB19-1242, HB19-1109, HB19-1077, SB19-228 and SB19-005 are available for download. The meeting will be held at the Civic Center Plaza, 1560 Broadway, Room 110D (1st Floor). Those unable to attend may participate and must pre-register for the webinar.

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

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:28:31-04:00August 22, 2019|Colorado|

Illinois

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service published a bulletin with information about its medication synchronization program resulting from Public Act 100-0138.

Also in Illinois… Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed into law SB 1715 pertaining to pharmacist authority to administer long-acting injectables.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:27:28-04:00August 22, 2019|Illinois|

Louisiana

At the August 14 Board of Pharmacy meeting, the Board reviewed NACDS’ comment letter with suggestions aimed at reducing prescriptive rules, including utilizing technologies, eliminating technician ratios and expanding duties. After a lengthy discussion, the Board referred 25 of the 50+ NACDS recommendations to the Regulation Revision Committee for further discussion and possible action. The agenda has been posted for the Regulation Revision Committee meeting at the Board office at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17. Members are encouraged to participate.

Also in Louisiana… The Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health announced that Louisiana residents can now access on-line their immunization records in LINKS. By reducing the administrative burden of immunization record requests, LDH hopes that patients will take greater control over their health and improve immunization rates.

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

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:26:25-04:00August 22, 2019|Louisiana|

Michigan

The Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has scheduled a Naloxone Day on September 14. Naloxone will be made available at no cost to anonymous recipients who present themselves at pharmacies that have obtained standing orders from the Chief Medical Executive or a Michigan licensed physician. Please see the MDHHS notice for details.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:25:23-04:00August 22, 2019|Michigan|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a new standing order to facilitate access to naloxone. The previous standing order is now expired.

Also in Nebraska… The state is converting to a new Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) vendor. Please see the NeHII Notification as well as the new Implementation Guide. Please recall pharmacies are required to report all drugs to the PDMP.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:22:15-04:00August 22, 2019|Nebraska|

Oklahoma

The Health Care Authority’s (OHCA) budget approved by the Legislature earlier this year included 5% across-the-board rate increases for Medicaid providers. The OHCA submitted a SPA to CMS that details the pharmacy professional dispensing fee rate increase from the $10.87 to $11.41 effective Tuesday, October 1. NACDS submitted comments in support of the pharmacy rate increase on-line and encourages members to submit comments electronically.

Also in Oklahoma… Effective Sunday, September 1, the Office of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control will require pharmacies to report any opioid as being used for the treatment of acute or chronic pain as enacted by SB 848. Along with this requirement, the PMP is also requiring pharmacies to report for any non-opioid controlled substance prescription. NACDS submitted a letter sharing concerns that given the inadequate notice to providers of the upcoming implementation and system inabilities, participating pharmacies will not have enough time to make the necessary changes to fully comply with these reporting requirements.

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

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:21:02-04:00August 22, 2019|Oklahoma|

Washington

Effective Tuesday, September 24, the pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratio will be eliminated. “(1) The ratio of pharmacy technicians to pharmacist(s) on duty is to be determined by the responsible pharmacy manager. (2) The responsible pharmacy manager will ensure that the number of pharmacy technicians on duty can be satisfactorily supervised by the pharmacist(s) on duty.”

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

Michael Angeloni2019-08-22T10:12:31-04:00August 22, 2019|Washington|

Montana

The Montana Board of Pharmacy approved rules to increase the pharmacy technician to pharmacist ratio from 3:1 to 4:1 with anticipated implementation in September 2019. The rules will continue to allow pharmacies to request a waiver above the new 4:1 ratio.

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

Michael Angeloni2019-08-15T11:19:57-04:00August 15, 2019|Montana|

Oregon

Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed into law HB 3273, directing each covered manufacturer of covered drugs sold within the state to develop and implement a drug take-back program. Similar to Washington State’s law, the program is to be funded by drug manufacturers operating in the state, is voluntary for pharmacies to participate and provides for local pre-emption. The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules, as necessary, with assistance from the State Board of Pharmacy. Each drug take-back program must be operational by July 1, 2021.

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

Michael Angeloni2019-08-15T11:18:37-04:00August 15, 2019|Oregon|

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