The Board of Pharmacy will meet virtually on November 19, 2020. On the agenda will be a discussion on pharmacy technicians administering immunizations.
Also in Colorado. The Medical Board will be considering a proposed rule on the electronic prescribing law NACDS supported two years ago that will be implemented on July 1, 2021, defining “temporary technological failure,” “temporary electrical failure,” and “economic hardship” for purposes of the statutory exceptions. A virtual hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2020.
Also in Colorado. The PEP/PrEP final rule adopted by the Board of Pharmacy earlier this year allowing pharmacists to distribute HIV infection prevention medications to patients will become effective on November 14, 2020.
Lastly in Colorado. The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform (COPRRR) released the 2020 Board of Pharmacy sunset report which provides recommendations to legislators for the 2021 session. NACDS and the Colorado Retail Council provided extensive joint written comments and held multiple meetings with staff to provide input.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.