The Department of Health Care Service posted the following on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal. Please note the update on GLP-1 coverage effective January 1, 2026; see details below in the alert.
Also in California, as part of the Board's actions during the November 5-6 Board Meeting, the Board approved a policy statement related to the transition to a Standard of Care Practice Model for some pharmacist-provided health care services. Specifically, under provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 1503 (Berman, Chapter 196, Statutes of 2025), certain pharmacist-provided patient care services are transitioning to a standard of care practice model.
Finally in California, the Board of Pharmacy approved a policy statement related to the role of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC). Specifically, under AB 1503, new provisions reinforce the decision-making autonomy of the PIC related to staffing decisions.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.