On May 5, 2021, Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) signed LB 583, requiring Schedule II-V controlled substances prescriptions to be electronically prescribed with exceptions effective January 1, 2022. However, dentists will be required to do so beginning January 1, 2024.
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published the agenda for the next conference call meeting of the Board of Pharmacy on Monday, May 24, 2021. The March 22 conference call meeting minutes are also available.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.