The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued Provider Bulletin 21- 25 announcing December 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Updates featuring updates on booster doses.
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the next COVID-19 Medicaid Provider call will take place on January 5, 2022, at noon (Central).
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy rules now allow Certified Immunization Pharmacy Technicians to vaccinate ALL vaccines to anyone prescribed by their Supervising Pharmacist, effective November 30, 2021.
Also in New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) extended the Public Health Order requiring masks indoors in all public settings through January 7th, 2022.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-308-2103.
North Carolina: The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy published proposed administrative rules concerning pharmacy interns. These rules can be found beginning on Page 1049 (PDF Page 57) of the North Carolina Register.
The Board will hold a public hearing on these rules on February 8, 2022. The public hearing will be held remotely. The public can participate on Teams at https://tinyurl.com/jsuk4bjk or call 336-604-5350, conference ID 903 191 899#. The Board will accept written comments until February 14, 2022, and should be submitted to Jay Campbell, 6015 Farrington Road, Suite 201, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; fax (919) 246-1056; email ncboprulemaking@ncbop.org.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy published proposed administrative rules concerning pharmacy interns. These rules can be found beginning on Page 1049 (PDF Page 57) of the North Carolina Register.
The Board will hold a public hearing on these rules on February 8, 2022. The public hearing will be held remotely. The public can participate on Teams at https://tinyurl.com/jsuk4bjk or call 336-604-5350, conference ID 903 191 899#. The Board will accept written comments until February 14, 2022, and should be submitted to Jay Campbell, 6015 Farrington Road, Suite 201, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; fax (919) 246-1056; email ncboprulemaking@ncbop.org.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Health Care Committee announced a meeting on December 16 and posted an agenda including the Medication Optimization Study and the Prescription Drug Study.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy adopted the following permanent rules effective last Friday, December 10.
Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy adopted the following temporary rules effective last Friday, December 10.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
On Wednesday, December 15th ,Governor McKee held a news conference to announce that he will be instituting several COVID mitigation measures, one being a modified mask mandate, in Rhode Island. If the space can hold 250 or more, masks will be required, under 250, masks or proof of vaccine will be required. See the official Executive Order. These temporary measures will take effect on Monday, December 20, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing published a proposed rule to implement SB 177 and HB 178 enacted earlier this year, to amend the rule in accordance with Executive Order 2021-12 and to make changes consistent with Office of Administrative Rule’s current Rule Writing Manual. The deadline for written comments is January 14, 2022. Below is an outline of the various proposed amendments:
Also, the addition of Section R156-17b-627 defines operating standards for a pharmacist prescribing prescription drugs or devices.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
Pharmacy Technicians don’t forget to renew your license with the Alabama Board of Pharmacy. Technicians’ licenses expire Dec. 31, 2021. If you fail to renew your license by that date, but continue to work as a pharmacy technician, you will be subject to late fees and discipline. For more information, please contact the Board of Pharmacy directly 205-981-2280. Pharmacy permits must be renewed prior to December 31, 2021, as well. Renewals may be completed ONLINE ONLY. Visit www.albop.com for both types of renewal.
Also in Alabama, the Alabama Medicaid Agency relocated the Birmingham District Office to the Beacon Ridge Tower (600 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 105, Homewood, Alabama) on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
Finally, in Alabama, Medicaid continues to monitor the COVID-19 national emergency in and is adding procedure codes for coverage of COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusion.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Prior to the adjournment of the three-day special session that Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) convened December 6th, both houses approved legislation repealing the Insulin Rebate law passed during the regular session earlier this year. Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) signed the bills into law – SB7- Act9 and HB1005- Act 13 on December 9th.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.