The Department of Health and Human Services published the following:
- INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2454-MC-FFS – June 2023 Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program Changes
- INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2455-MC-FFS – Premiums and Co-payments for Medicaid, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), Iowa Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP), Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities (MEPD)
Also in Iowa, the Board of Pharmacy posted the June 2023 newsletter including the following articles:
- Hazardous Drug Labeling Regarding Administration by Nonpatient
- Rules Adopted Relating to Bronchodilators and Opioid Antagonists for Schools; Practice of Nursing Under Pharmacist Orders
- Approval of OTC Naloxone and the Impact on the Board’s Protocol and Statewide Standing Order
- Opioid Manufacturer Provision of Mail-Back Envelopes
- Importance of Ensuring That Applications Are Complete
- Reminder of the Security Requirements Effective July 6, 2023
- Governor Reynolds’ Executive Order Number 10
Finally in Iowa, the Board of Pharmacy announced the online payment system issues have been resolved. Note: if an online application and payment was submitted between May 31 and June 6, please do not resubmit the application and fee without checking the status of your license or registration.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.