Indiana

The Department of Health issued the standing order and protocol for pharmacists to provide without a prescription self-administered hormonal contraceptives products.

• Statewide Standing Order for Administration of Hormonal Contraceptives (updated 9/1/23)
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Statewide Protocol for Hormonal Contraceptives (updated 9/1/23)

Also in Indiana, the state’s Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) Medicaid issued several bulletins:

• Pharmacy updates approved by Drug Utilization Review Board September 2023
• IHCP updates Preferred Diabetes Supplies List
• IHCP expands coverage for Vaxneuvance to the pediatric population
• Correcting the ages covered through the VFC (Vaccines for Children) program for members ages 6 weeks through 18 years of age
• IHCP updates pharmacy benefit long-acting reversible contraceptive coverage

IHCP removes cost-sharing obligations for pharmacist-administered adult vaccines

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.