Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed HB 2628 (Chapter 32), legislation permitting pharmacists to order and administer emergency medication to manage an acute allergic reaction to a medication administered at the pharmacy.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
SB 1214, legislation that would permit pharmacists pursuant to a statewide written protocol to independently test and treat for flu, strep, COVID, PEP/PrEP or a condition related to an emerging or existing public health threat for individuals 12 years of age and older, passed the House Health and Human Services Committee with a vote of 7-5. Also, a pharmacist may delegate the task of performing the test to a licensed staff member under the supervision of the pharmacist.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
SB 1214, legislation that would permit pharmacists pursuant to a statewide written protocol to independently test and treat for flu, strep, COVID, PEP/PrEP or a condition related to an emerging or existing public health threat for individuals 12 years of age and older, passed the Senate and was transmitted to the House. Also, a pharmacist may delegate the task of performing the test to a licensed staff member under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Also in Arizona, HB 2628, legislation that would allow a pharmacist to order and administer emergency medication to manage an acute allergic reaction to medication administered at the pharmacy, passed the House, and was transmitted to the Senate.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
NACDS submitted a letter of support to the Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee for SB 1214, legislation expanding public access to pharmacy test and treat services. Additionally, NACDS, along with the American Pharmacists Association, Walgreens, and Walmart, submitted a letter of support to the Arizona Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee for Arizona SB 1214, legislation that would permit pharmacists to provide test and treat services for common illnesses, such as flu, strep throat, and other respiratory conditions. The bill passed out of the committee with a 5-2-0-0 vote.
Also in Arizona, NACDS submitted a letter of support to the House Health & Human Services Committee for HB 2208, legislation establishing a cost-based reimbursement rate floor that will provide pharmacies and pharmacists with long-overdue reimbursement predictability related to crucial healthcare services provided in local communities across the state. The bill passed out of the committee with a 9-0-2-0-0 vote.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
On February 5, the Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee approved SB 1214 – Test and Treat by a 5-2 vote. NACDS submitted a letter of support in advance of the committee hearing.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy posted an agenda for the Virtual Task Force/Stakeholder Meeting being held on January 29 to discussion and consider possible action related to the US Pharmacopeia (USP) – Compounding practice standards.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Arizona Pharmacy Association’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Garet Turner as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, Mr. Turner was the interim executive director and vice president of strategic engagement for the Association of Air Medical Services and MedEvac Foundation International. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Development Officer for the American Society of Association Executives.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
This week, state legislators met to elect new caucus leadership as follows:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy announced effective September 3, online renewals were available in your online profile by clicking the “Renewal” button located near the top of the page. Once you have successfully renewed, your updated license / permit will be available in your online profile. Renewal applications submitted after November 7, 2024, will be assessed as a late renewal penalty.
For licensee renewals, please ensure you have completed all continuing education (“CE”) requirements before submitting your renewal application. You may review the 2024 CE requirements.
When submitting your renewal application, please use a standard desktop or laptop computer running a current version of Google Chrome; the online profile may not be compatible with mobile devices.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
