New York

On March 19, the State Department of Health Commissioner signed a standing order regarding the new law authorizing pharmacist dispensing of hormonal contraception. The standing order signed by the State Health Commissioner pertains to three types of self-administered hormonal contraceptives that are approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy, which include the following:  

• Oral hormonal pill  
• Hormonal vaginal ring  
• Hormonal contraceptive patch  

Pharmacists who choose to participate can dispense up to 12 months of a self-administered hormonal contraception of the individual’s preference and covered under insurance. 

Also in New York, the Office of Health Insurance Programs of the State Department of Health has approved the release of the February 2024 Medicaid Update. The update includes:  

Pharmacy: 

• Reminder: Pharmacies Submitting Medicaid 340B Drug Claims (Cover)  
• Reminder: Pharmacy Coverage Includes Over the Counter Naloxone 

Policy and Billing: 

• Update for Long-Term Care Pharmacy Providers on Short Cycle Billing of Pharmacy Claims 

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.