In The States – Page 379 – Weekly news about states

California

Dr. Karen Smith, the Department of Public Health’s Director and State Health Officer, issued a naloxone standing order to counter the effects of opioid overdose. The order allows organizations that cannot prescribe naloxone to distribute it to those who are at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose and to other persons in a position to assist during an opioid-related overdose. The order also authorizes the administration of naloxone to assist a person experiencing or suspected of experiencing an opioid overdose by a family member, friend or other person who has received training from an opioid overdose prevention and treatment training program. Entities can apply for the standing order online.

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

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:54:56-04:00June 14, 2018|California|

Colorado

On June 6, Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) signed into law HB 18-1313 that clarifies that a licensed and qualified pharmacist may serve as a practitioner and prescribe over-the-counter medication pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement. The law is effective Wednesday, August 8.

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

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:53:39-04:00June 14, 2018|Colorado|

Louisiana

Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) announced that he will be convening a third special session for 2018 on Monday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 27 aimed at fully funding higher education.

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

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:49:27-04:00June 14, 2018|Louisiana|

Mississippi

Legislative amendments made during the 2018 Legislative Session provided a variety of new flexibilities to the Division of Medicaid, including the removal of the statutory cap on physician visits per year and prescription drugs per month. As the agency explores these possibilities, Medicaid-enrolled providers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders should be aware the current DOM policy remains in place and will not change Sunday, July 1.

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

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:48:10-04:00June 14, 2018|Mississippi|

Nebraska

NACDS reminds members operating in Nebraska that LB 931, legislation enacted in April with provisions pertaining to opioid prescription limitations and positive identification of persons taking receipt of dispensed opioid prescriptions, will become effective Thursday, July 19.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:46:44-04:00June 14, 2018|Nebraska|

New York

This week, the Senate passed S.1043D/A2857D (companion bills) permitting pharmacy interns to administer all authorized vaccines in the state. It will now go to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) for his signature.

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

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:45:28-04:00June 14, 2018|New York|

Oregon

The Board of Pharmacy confirmed three chain pharmacy industry representatives have been selected from among a slate of industry candidates for the 11-member Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) that will consider revisions to proposed rules that would require all supervisors of Oregon pharmacists-in-charge (PICs) to be Oregon-licensed pharmacists and would give PICs carte blanch over the pharmacy operations without regard to company policy. The RAC will hold its first meeting June 29 from 1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. PDT in Portland.

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

Michael Angeloni2018-06-19T10:43:32-04:00June 14, 2018|Oregon|

Florida

Medicaid will host a conversation with staff from the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program known as E-FORCSE to provide insights into the new program requirements and opportunities following passage of HB 21. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 12 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Register online after which you will receive an email confirmation. Please send questions to Medicaid staff.

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

Karen White2018-06-08T08:42:53-04:00June 7, 2018|Florida|

Michigan

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services updated the Michigan Opioid Laws Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) last week on June 1.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

Karen White2018-06-08T08:40:43-04:00June 7, 2018|Michigan|