In The States – Page 228 – Weekly news about states

Alabama

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid) temporarily ceased revalidation for providers. Medicaid has now resumed revalidation for providers. Affected providers may contact the Gainwell Provider Enrollment Unit at 1-888-223-3630 and speak to a Provider Enrollment Specialist. To learn more about the revalidation process please visit www.medicaid.alabama.gov, select the ‘Providers’ tab, then click on ‘Provider Enrollment‘ to view details. If a provider does not revalidate their enrollment, it will result in the provider enrollment being closed which can cause patients to not receive medications.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:17:25-04:00September 24, 2021|Alabama|

Alaska

As a result of federal funding available to the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) to offset certain administrative costs of running the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), the Division is recommending decreasing the PDMP fee to zero. Written comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on October 22, 2021, NACDS will not be commenting on this issue. Comments must be addressed to CBPL Regulations Specialist, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811 or regulationsandpubliccomment@alaska.gov.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:16:24-04:00September 24, 2021|Alaska|

Arizona

NACDS submitted comments to the Board of Pharmacy stating support for the proposed rules allowing pharmacists to delegate additional nondiscretionary tasks to pharmacy technicians, including the technical act of administering vaccines and performing other tasks that a pharmacy technician is trained to perform.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:15:31-04:00September 24, 2021|Arizona|

Arkansas

Arkansas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on September 29th to finalize the redistricting maps and conclude the regular session. Gov. Asa Hutchinson is waiting on legislators to reach a consensus on tax reform before calling a special session.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:14:19-04:00September 24, 2021|Arkansas|

Colorado

NACDS submitted a comment letter (View comment letter here) to the Board of Pharmacy recommending they maintain the existing Prescription Drug Monitoring Program rule language requiring reporting of dispensing transaction data “no later than the outlet’s next regular business day.”

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:13:23-04:00September 24, 2021|Colorado|

Delaware

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency issued an Emergency Order effective immediately recognizing qualified pharmacy technicians’ authority to immunize 19 and older adults for the flu.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:12:28-04:00September 24, 2021|Delaware|

Iowa

The Board of Pharmacy issued guidance related to monoclonal antibody administration by pharmacists, including a reminder of recordkeeping and requirements to order and administer COVID-19 therapeutics.

Also in Iowa, the Board of Pharmacy alerted licensees and registrants about recent phishing scams by individuals posting as Board employees.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:11:21-04:00September 24, 2021|Iowa|

Massachusetts

MassHealth is adopting new policies for the prescribing and dispensing of ivermectin. MassHealth is imposing new quantity limits of 20 ivermectin tablets per 90 days. This edition of Pharmacy Facts details of those updates in policy.

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:10:14-04:00September 24, 2021|Massachusetts|

Missouri

The Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is hosting a webinar on October 8th aimed at helping pharmacists identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the MO HealthNet pharmacy program. Pre-registration is required – (Click here to register).

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

Erica Joyner2021-09-24T13:08:58-04:00September 24, 2021|Missouri|