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Oklahoma

Deputy Attorney General & PBM Director, Michael Leake, said “Pharmacies are on the front lines of identifying PBM conduct that may violate Oklahoma law. When pharmacies submit complaints to our office, they provide the facts and documentation needed to identify unlawful practices, detect repeated conduct and build strong investigations. Whether the issue involves reimbursement, audits, network access, steering or claims handling, every complaint helps our office enforce the law, hold PBMs accountable, and protect Oklahoma pharmacies and the patients they serve.” Pharmacies may submit complaints through the Oklahoma Attorney General’s PBM Unit. More guidance is available on the Attorney General’s website.

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

2026-07-10T12:22:46-04:00July 10, 2026|Oklahoma|

Pennsylvania

The PACE program published a bulletin stating that effective July 1, 2026, PACE will recognize the Bridge program BIN as the primary payer for certain GLP-1 drugs when the Bridge program accepts and pays the claim.

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

2026-07-10T12:21:45-04:00July 10, 2026|Pennsylvania|

Texas

Pharmacy technicians may hold a national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The Board of Pharmacy reminds technicians that state and national renewal applications are separate processes. Renewing your registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) does not automatically renew your national certification. For state registration timelines, please verify your TSBP renewal deadline. 

Also in Texas, the Health and Humans Services Commission Vendor Drug Program Medicaid will publish the semi-annual Preferred Drug List (PDL) update on July 24. 

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

2026-07-10T12:21:18-04:00July 10, 2026|Texas|

Virginia

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed the state budget last week, enacting two critical pharmacy provisions that NACDS and VACDS championed. The first is language that allows pharmacies to provide new formulations of FDA-approved vaccines to patients until June 30, 2027, regardless of whether ACIP acts. The budget also contained funding to begin the RFP process for the state’s Single PBM in the Medicaid managed care program, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to continue advancing PBM reform. 

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

2026-07-10T12:20:52-04:00July 10, 2026|Virginia|

Alaska

Earlier this month, NACDS sent a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) urging him to sign HB 195, a bill that significantly expands patient access to essential pharmacy-based healthcare services. The legislation broadens pharmacists’ authority to administer medications and offer services aligned with their education, training and experience and professional standards of care. On June 18, the governor vetoed the bill, but the legislature convened a special session and overrode the veto the following day.

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

2026-06-26T09:37:48-04:00June 26, 2026|Alaska|

Arizona

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed SB 1713, legislation enabling pharmacists to test and treat for common respiratory conditions and furnish HIV prevention medications, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).  

Also in Arizona, Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed HB 2434, legislation modifying requirements related to the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP), including pharmacies, pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel. 

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

2026-06-26T09:37:22-04:00June 26, 2026|Arizona|

Colorado

The Centennial State is the second state to gain FDA approval for a program to lower prescription drug costs for its residents by importing prescription drugs from Canada. Florida earned the approval in 2024, but it has yet to begin importing any drugs.

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

2026-06-26T09:36:55-04:00June 26, 2026|Colorado|
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