On September 15, Gov. John C. Carney (D) approved the Seventh Extension of Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware.

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

Both Houses of the legislature passed SB 399 that authorizes a pharmacist to order, test, screen, and treat certain health conditions pursuant to a statewide written protocol for CLIA waived tests approved by the Division of Public Health. This legislation is pending Governor Carney’s (D) signature.

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

The Delaware Controlled Substance Advisory Committee amended the Uniform Controlled Substances Act regulations to make the provisions on expiration and partial filling of controlled substance prescriptions consistent with federal standards. The changes are effect March 11, 2022

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

The Delaware Board of Pharmacy has proposed revisions to its rules and regulations. All comments are due by February 3, 2022. 

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

The Delaware Division of Professional Regulation is proposing to amend the Uniform Controlled Substances Act regulations to make the provisions on expiration and partial filling of controlled substance prescriptions consistent with federal standards. The rule would make technical revisions. A hearing is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2021, in Dover.

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

SB 105 which allows pharmacists to administer or dispense hormonal contraceptives under a standing order from the Division of Public Health was signed into law.

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

SB 219, legislation enhancing oversight and transparency related to PBMs, became law this week.

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

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.

On July 13 Governor John Carney (D) ended the state Public Health Emergency and all Executive Orders.  On July 12, the Governor issued a new Executive Order authorizing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and interns to administer COVID testing and vaccinations.

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