The Board of Pharmacy rule on removing the pharmacy technician ratio that was adopted at the May board meeting was published in the Texas Register on May 23 and effective immediately.
Also in Texas, the Health and Human services Commission's Vendor Drug Program's (Medicaid) biannual specialty drug list was posted.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) appointed Dennis Worsham as the new Secretary of Health, effective July 7.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed SB 1132, legislation directing the Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) (Medicaid) to require its contractors to provide members with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) through both a pharmacy benefit and a durable medical equipment benefit with specific criteria and requirements for coverage.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy posted agendas for the following meetings:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Commission on Pharmacy met on May 28. The agenda included relocation and license requests. The next meeting will be held on June 25.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.
The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) will host the next quarterly Medicaid pharmacy forum on June 17 and 18. The sessions have identical agendas, and all pharmacy providers operating in DC are welcome. Please see the invite for details.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
PBM reform passed the General Assembly. HB 1697, creates the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, introduces comprehensive changes to state laws governing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), prescription drug pricing, pharmacy access and related health insurance requirements. This legislation represents a significant overhaul of prescription drug and PBM regulation in the state, with the goal of improving affordability, access and transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 56-1 and the House by a vote of 115-1-1. It now goes to the Governor for his consideration.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa Medicaid posted INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2686-MC-FFS-D RE: July 2025 Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program Changes effective July 1, 2025.
Also in Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services reported a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygienic Laboratory and is the first confirmed case of measles in the state this year, and the first case in Iowa since 2019.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
MedImpact, the Medicaid Single PBM, issued an updated preferred diabetic supply and a revised preferred drug list.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
