Louisiana

The Board of Pharmacy recently approved several rules effective May 20, 2021.

• Final rule increases the amount of medication that may be dispensed under an emergency prescription to a 90-day supply. The rule also provides for special permitting of pharmacists licensed outside the state to allow participation in disaster relief.
• Final rule establishes standards for licensure of pharmacy benefit managers engaged in certain activities. The rule establishes procedures for board review of applications for the initial issuance of the permit, the renewal of the permit, applications for the reinstatement of disciplined permits, and the permanent closure of a permit.

Also in Louisiana, the Department of Health (LDH) is reviewing the current transportation services and pharmacy benefit delivery models for its Medicaid managed care program. LDH is seeking input by June 21, 2021, on the key factors that must be considered when improving these models. This feedback can be provided at: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/form/241.

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