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Alabama

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is now accepting nominations for two Alabama Board of Pharmacy Seats.  

Nominations for the Pharmacy Technician position are being accepted through July 31. All candidates must be a resident of the state and must be nationally certified and registered in the state for a minimum of five years. They must also be actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy. Nominators should include CPhT documentation along with nomination. 

Nominations for the Specialty Pharmacist position are being accepted through July 31. All candidates must be a resident of the state. They must be licensed pharmacists who have been licensed in the state for a minimum of five years and who are actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy, or pharmacy administration, or both. 34-23-90 defines "Specialty" as "such as nuclear, home infusion, compounding only or consultant pharmacist". 

Nominations should be submitted in writing to LJones@aparx.org and should include the nominee's name and contact information along with the name and contact information of the individual submitting the nomination. 

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

2025-07-25T11:06:33-04:00July 18, 2025|Alabama|

California

The Board of Pharmacy is sponsoring a training program, "Inspection Expectations, Diversion Trends, Loss Prevention, Legal Updates and CURES," on August 8 via WebEx. Pharmacists who participate will receive six hours of continuing education (CE) credit. 

The event is free, but space is limited and preregistration is required. The board has transitioned its registration and CE certification to PharmEd, its new learning management system. To register for the event, you will need to create an account in PharmEd if you do not already have one. To create an account please go to https://pharmed.thinkific.com/. Training attendees who do not use PharmEd will not be given CE credit. 

For information on how to register for the event, visit the Board's website at www.pharmacy.ca.gov, scroll down to "Important Information for Licensees," and click on "Free CE Training Registration".  

For questions about the event, email the Board at pharmacy.ce@dca.ca.gov. 

Also in California, the Department of Health Care Services posted the following:  

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

2025-07-25T11:05:53-04:00July 18, 2025|California|

Kentucky

MedImpact will host the 2nd Quarter Pharmacy Provider Forum on July 30 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST. For information on how to join the webinar and other items of interest, please see the most recent pharmacy newsletter.

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

2025-07-25T11:05:14-04:00July 18, 2025|Kentucky|

Maryland

The Health Care Commission and Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) are hosting the Blueprint for Dispenser Reporting of Non-CDS Dispenses webinar on July 23 at 1:00 pm EST via Zoom. Registration is required by July 21. During the webinar, presenters will discuss new requirements for dispensers to report noncontrolled (non-CDS) prescription drugs to the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) starting September 1, outlined in Noncontrolled Prescription Drugs Dispenser Data Submission Manual.  Attendees are encouraged to share questions ahead of the webinar. Please email your questions to mhcc.noncds@maryland.gov. Please note, CRISP will also host a technical webinar on July 29 at 1:00 pm EST via Zoom to walk through the process for submitting non-CDS dispensing information. Please register in advance for the Non-CDS Data Submission Webinar.  

Also in Maryland, NACDS reminds members that Medicaid pays for certain pharmacy healthcare services including MTM, administration of medications, tobacco cessation and vaccinations. They will also pay for any services provided under a collaborative practice agreement (CPA). For more details and enrollment instructions, please refer to this Advisory Bulletin.  

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

2025-07-25T11:04:38-04:00July 18, 2025|Maryland|

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’ Mike Sargent at 207-272-6435.

2025-07-25T11:03:43-04:00July 18, 2025|New York|

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.

2025-07-25T11:03:38-04:00July 18, 2025|North Carolina|

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. 

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

2025-07-25T11:03:33-04:00July 18, 2025|Ohio|

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.

2025-07-25T11:03:28-04:00July 18, 2025|Pennsylvania|
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