Nebraska
The Department of Health and Human Services posted the following fee schedules effective July 2025:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
New York
On July 16, the State Department of Health hosted its monthly pharmacy community meeting for NYRx, the state Medicaid pharmacy benefit program. NYRx also offers a monthly newsletter that contains helpful updates and links. The call focused on two topics. First, an update on diabetic testing supplies – advising pharmacies to become familiar with the preferred supply list. Second, a reminder to update the ETIN (Electronic Transmitter Identification Number), if needed, and how to do so.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.
North Carolina
Due to issues at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the state legislature passed SB 391, extending the expiration of drivers’ licenses by two years. These expired licenses remain valid for driving, but other uses, like alcohol, tobacco and certain pharmacy sales, are affected. The Board of Pharmacy allows pharmacies to accept expired licenses for dispensing controlled substances. However, pseudoephedrine sales are more complicated, as license scans feed into a national database. NACDS’ in-state partner, North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA), is working with legislators to clarify rules for businesses over the next two years.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Ohio
The Board of Pharmacy posted the following rules. NACDS does not intend to comment on these. Members can find more information on submitting comments in the links.
- CSI – BIA – Responsible Person Requirements (Comments Due 8.11.2025).pdf – requires minimum work hours for the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
- For Stakeholder Comment – Manner of Issuance (Comments Due 8.1.2025).pdf – requires a child's weight on certain pediatric prescriptions
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
Pennsylvania
Members can now bring out-of-state pharmacists into their Pennsylvania stores to help with the high demand for new prescriptions due to pharmacy closures. On July 7, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed Act No. 34 of 2025, which allows the Board of Pharmacy to issue a temporary provisional endorsement license to pharmacists licensed and in good standing in another state. An applicant seeking licensure under the act will not be required to demonstrate substantial equivalency or work experience. The act will expire 180 days from July 7. Further details and the provisional license application have been posted on the board’s website.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
Tennessee
Last week, Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced that Ralph Alvarado has stepped down as state’s Commissioner of Health (TDH), effective July 11. The current state epidemiologist, John Dunn, will serve as interim commissioner.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Texas
The Board of Pharmacy issued guidance for the emergency dispensing of prescription medications as a result of flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Also in Texas, the Drug Utilization Review Board posted the agenda for the July 25 meeting.
Finally in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will convene a 30-day special legislative session on July 21.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Washington
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission collaborated with the Medical Commission, the Board of Nursing, the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and the Board of Naturopathy to create brief tip sheets for the ongoing Rite Aid closures. Download the Rite Aid Closures Tip Sheet for Clinicians and the Rite Aid Closures Tip Sheet for Patients.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Wyoming
The Department of Health confirmed a second, unrelated case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.