HB 341, a bill that would allow pharmacists to administer long-acting or extended-release drugs to treat addiction, has passed out of the Legislature. Sponsored by Rep. Timothy Ginter (R), the bill is on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine (R) for signature.
Also in Ohio. Medicaid (ODM) released guidance on pharmacy billing COVID-19 test specimen collection. Unfortunately, the guidance does not follow the new NCPDP standard. NACDS is working with members and in-state partners to correct this.
Also in Ohio. Medicaid ODM published draft rules to implement SB 265 of 2019, permissive provider status for pharmacists. The rules will allow pharmacists to receive payment for managing medication therapy, administering immunizations and medications only if the service is medically necessary and is substantiated by a written order from a prescriber. NACDS has urged ODM to amend the language to allow pharmacists to perform services that are s within a pharmacist’s scope of practice and deemed appropriate based on the pharmacist’s professional judgement.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.