Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed SB25-289, a law creating a new Drug Donation Program to facilitate the safe donation and dispensing of unused medicine to Coloradans in need. The program expands upon the drug donation provisions and the corresponding rules and regulations for the Board of Pharmacy; it establishes parameters for participation and sets directives for donation recipients on the requirements for record retention in the program; outlines how to distribute donated medicine; and identifies what types of medicine can be distributed through the donation program.
Also in Colorado, the Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) annual Pharmacy Stakeholder Webinar is on August 12 from 9:00 am-11:00 am MT. Discussion will focus on emerging federal threats to Medicaid, state budget challenges, Medicaid cost trend drivers and priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. Participants are encouraged to register for the webinar in advance.
Finally in Colorado, SB25-308 creates a cash fund for state dollars designated to 1115 waiver programs such as health related social needs and re-entry services for those leaving prison or jail after incarceration.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.