The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted a new Provider Notice regarding “Prior Approval Requests for Synagis”. You may view the new Notice at the following link.
Also in Illinois, HB135, sponsored by Representative Michelle Mussman (D), was signed by Governor JB Pritzker (D) on July 22, 2021. The measure will take effect on January 1, 2022 (Section 25 will take effect on January 1, 2023) and requires hormonal contraceptives to be dispensed according to a prescription or standing order by a licensed physician or the medical director of a local health department. The standing order will allow a pharmacist to dispense a 12-month supply of hormonal contraceptives to a patient after completing self-screening, counseling, and patient consultation. All services provided by a pharmacist for hormonal contraceptives must be covered by a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan. The Department of Public Health must adopt rules that require a pharmacist to complete an educational training program.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.