Nebraska

The Board of Pharmacy met in-person earlier this week on September 13 and distributed the draft meeting minutes from its two prior meetings held on July 26 and August 16.  NACDS will share the draft meeting minutes from the September meeting once available.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued several updates:

  • The next COVID-19 Provider call will take place on September 22 at noon. Information to access the call has been posted on the DHHS website.
  • Provider Bulletin 21-19 includes information related to the following:
    • Full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 16 and older, which does not change the reimbursement rate;
    • Coverage of an additional dose of some COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals; and
    • A change in the number of additional fees that can be reimbursed for at-home vaccine administration.
  • Provider Bulletin 21-18 includes a reminder that effective October 1, Heritage Health Adult will move from a two-tier benefit system to a single benefit package, including comprehensive physical and behavioral healthcare as well as vision, dental and over-the-counter drug coverage. A series of one-hour educational webinars have been scheduled for providers regarding these changes.  See bulletin for dates and times.

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

2021-09-17T09:19:34-04:00September 17, 2021|Nebraska|

North Carolina

The Board of Pharmacy issued the following information concerning a change to the federal PREP Act authorizing pharmacists “to order and administer,” and qualified pharmacy technicians and interns “to administer” select COVID-19 therapeutics to patient populations authorized by the FDA including monoclonal antibody combinations.

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

2021-09-17T09:18:23-04:00September 17, 2021|North Carolina|

North Dakota

The Board of Pharmacy distributed its September 2021 newsletter.  Highlights include the following.  Please see newsletter for details and additional information.

  • DEA issued a direct final rule amending its regulations that either the purchaser or the supplier may enter a supplier’s DEA registration number on the single-sheet DEA Form 222 effective October 18.
  • Drug Supply Chain Security Act Updates
  • SB 2221 – Practice Changes – previously published in the June 2021 newsletter with edits

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

2021-09-17T09:17:06-04:00September 17, 2021|North Dakota|

Oregon

The Board of Pharmacy filed a temporary rule effective September 1, 2021 through February 27, 2022, adding COVID-19 monoclonal antibody protocol to the Protocol Compendia based on the Public Health & Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee recommendation.

Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy Rules Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference on September 23 to discuss technician rules.  Information to participate by phone is printed in the agenda.

Also in Oregon, the Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee will meet on September 24.  Topics of interest include pseudoephedrine, PEP/PrEP and vaccines.  See agenda for details.

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

2021-09-17T09:15:58-04:00September 17, 2021|Oregon|

Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued a new regulation which requires that all employees, interns and volunteers in RIDOH licensed healthcare facilities and all RIDOH licenses healthcare providers must receive their final dose of COVID19 vaccines by October 1, 2021.  The regulation applies to all individuals who in RIDOH licensed Health care facilities AND all licensed healthcare providers, whether they work in a licensed facility or not.  The Department of Health has developed an FAQ which will be updated as needed.

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

2021-09-17T09:14:39-04:00September 17, 2021|Rhode Island|

South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will reimburse for the administration of additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine consistent with the updated emergency use authorization issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More information can be found here.

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

2021-09-17T09:13:26-04:00September 17, 2021|South Carolina|

Washington

To help combat phony vaccination cards, the Department of Health (WSDH) created a guide Verifying Vaccination Cards  to help verify COVID-19 vaccination record cards. If a patient presents a vaccine card that is fake, report it to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (ATG).

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

2021-09-17T09:12:20-04:00September 17, 2021|Washington|

Alabama

Effective September 2, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey (R) issued a supplemental state of emergency proclamation for Hurricane Ida evacuees. The proclamation increases the allowable emergency supply of prescription medications that may be refilled from a 72-hour supply to a 30-day supply. Emergency prescription refills may be dispensed only if certain conditions apply. Please read the full proclamation for details. The proclamation is written in such a manner that an emergency rule from the Alabama Board of Pharmacy is not required.

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

2021-09-10T10:39:36-04:00September 10, 2021|Alabama|

California

In an emergency meeting, the Board of Pharmacy voted to re-instate the remote processing waiver until December 31 or 30 days after the emergency declaration is lifted, whichever is later. NACDS and the California Retailers Association submitted a joint letter requesting the board to take this action in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) Executive Order N-39-20 to reissue the remote processing waiver that expired on June 30, 2021.

Also in California, due to Cache Fire, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency on September 7, 2021, in Lake County.  The Board of Pharmacy issued an alert reminding pharmacies and pharmacists of provisions in Business and Professions Code section 4062 and section 4064 to help provide prescriptions for displaced residents.

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

2021-09-10T10:38:38-04:00September 10, 2021|California|

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