The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) posted the following bulletins, notices, and alerts on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal. Please note the Updated FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for the Pharmacy Retroactive Claim Adjustments.
- Reinstatement of the Labeler Code Restriction for Brand Name Suboxone (September 5)
- Reinstatement Spotlight (September 1)
- Diabetic Supplies Update: Changes to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems Policy, Effective October 1, 2023 (September 1)
- Medical Supplies Update: Updates to Contracted Diabetic Test Strips and Lancets List, Effective October 1, 2023 (September 1)
- Maximum Allowable Ingredient Cost 30-Day Pharmacy Provider Notice (September 1)
- Medi-Cal Rx Monthly Bulletin for September (September 1)
- Changes to Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drugs List (September 1)
- Updates to the Medi-Cal Rx Provider Manual (September 1)
- Medi-Cal Rx Weekly Wrap-Up for August 18-24 (August 25)
- Reinstatement Spotlight (August 25)
- 30-Day Countdown: Reinstatement of Cost Ceiling and Prior Authorization for Enteral Nutrition and Specific Standard Therapeutic Classes (August 23)
- Lift of Labeler Code Restriction for Truvada (August 22)
- Recommencement of Pharmacy Retroactive Claim Adjustments: Publication of Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (August 21)
- Medi-Cal Rx Weekly Wrap-Up for August 11-17 (August 18)
- Reinstatement Spotlight (August 18)
Also in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in Del Norte and Siskiyou Counties due to fires. During a declared state of emergency, the Board of Pharmacy reminds licensees of information and state laws intended to help pharmacists provide prescription drugs – including controlled substances – for residents displaced because of emergency evacuation.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.