Legislation introduced last week as HB 5435 and HB 5436 would allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal birth control to patients. The companion bill would require insurers to reimburse pharmacies for the prescription and consultation or other ancillary services including testing. It also requires that the insurer allow the pharmacy to bill the items and services under a service code at adjudication of the prescription claim.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.