The Board of Pharmacy distributed the following:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Pharmacists
- Joint Statement on Western States Recommendation of Expanded Pfizer – BioNTech Booster Eligibility for 12- to 15-Year Olds
- Statement Regarding Dispensing Prescriptions Not Transmitted Electronically
- Information and Additional Resources Regarding e-Prescribing Requirements
Also in California, the following alerts have been posted to the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal:
- Medi-Cal Rx Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits (January 26)
- Prior Authorization Required: Reject Code 75 (January 26)
Finally in California, the Office of Administrative Law has approved amendments to the following regulations:
- Pharmacists Initiating and Administering Vaccines. (Effective immediately)
- Address Change Notification. (Effective April 1)
- Ownership, Management, and Control of Pharmacies and Other Regulated Business Entities. (Effective April 1)
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.