Concerned about pharmacies’ capacity to provide flu vaccines this fall during a time when the health care system is stressed due to COVID, the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is asking pharmacies to complete a readiness survey by Monday, August 17, 2020. This survey is intended to gather information from pharmacies about their capacity to provide influenza vaccine for the 2020/2021 influenza season.
Also in Colorado. The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Division of Insurance adopted an emergency rule establishing coverage and cost-sharing requirements for claims related to testing and treatment of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The rule also adds requirements for access to prescription drugs during the COVID-19 public health emergency allowing covered persons to obtain refills of up to 90 days of prescription drugs before the scheduled refill date so that covered persons are ensured an adequate supply of medications. Pursuant to the rule, carriers shall not apply a different cost-sharing amount for an early refill of a prescription. The rule expires on November 15, 2020.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.