Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker (D) has signed SB4018, effective May 13, 2022, this legislation clarifies prescription verification policies for pharmacy technicians and requires pharmacists to deliver proper notification and signage for temporary closures. Pharmacies may engage in remote prescription processing if the pharmacies have the same owner or a written contract describing the scope of services, the pharmacies share a common electronic file, and such an electronic system can produce a record at either location. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

2022-05-20T12:03:21-04:00May 20, 2022|Illinois|

Kansas

Prior to adjournment last month, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed into law SB (Senate Bill) 200, a bill expanding the pharmacist’s scope of practice to include initiation of therapy for flu, strep or urinary tract infection pursuant to a Statewide Protocol adopted by the existing Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Advisory Committee. Also signed into law was SB 28 that sets up a regulatory framework, adjusts the MAC (Maximum Allowable Cost) appeal law, and requires Pharmacy Benefit Managers to be licensed by the Insurance Department. 

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

2022-05-20T12:02:25-04:00May 20, 2022|Kansas|

Massachusetts

This week, NACDS wrote the Commissioner at the Department of Public Health a letter to urge her to make permanent pharmacy practice modernization in alignment with allowances under the federal PREP (Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness) Act.

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

2022-05-20T12:01:46-04:00May 20, 2022|Massachusetts|

Missouri

The legislature adjourned on May 13. Prior to adjournment, HB 3010, legislation that provides funding for the distribution of naloxone passed both houses and was sent to Gov. Mike Parsons (R). Also sent to the Governor for his signature was HB 2162, that will allow pharmacists to sell and dispense opioid antagonists under a physician protocol or statewide standing order.

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

2022-05-20T12:01:11-04:00May 20, 2022|Missouri|

Montana

Pursuant to MAR 24-174-78, the Board of Pharmacy’s final rule amendments were published in the Administrative Rules of Montana, effective March 26, related to elimination of the ratio of pharmacy technicians and interns to pharmacists and inclusion of other healthcare licensees for vaccine administration and corresponding changes to the technician utilization plan.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

2022-05-20T12:00:32-04:00May 20, 2022|Montana|

Ohio

The Board of Pharmacy published a bulletin announcing Board meeting dates for the remainder of 2022.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2022-05-20T11:59:20-04:00May 20, 2022|Ohio|

Oregon

The Oregon Health Authority issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for minor edits to the Oregon Health Plan Managed Care Rules. These edits are needed to align with Federal requirements, clarify language, remove outdated references, and correct typos. It also adds a definition for “Plan Type.” Comments are due at 5:00 p.m. on May 21.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

2022-05-20T11:58:43-04:00May 20, 2022|Oregon|

Pennsylvania

The PACE Program has issued two Provider Bulletins: PPB-22-007 details a change in the Submission Clarification Code to be used on the first fill (shortened fill) in Medication Synchronization. PPB-22-009 details changes in Copay Collection on Incremental Fills. Both changes will be effective Monday, June 13, 2022.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2022-05-20T11:58:08-04:00May 20, 2022|Pennsylvania|

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