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Florida

Florida Medicaid will continue to align with the Medicare vaccine administration rates. These rates were updated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services effective March 15, 2021. COVID-19 vaccines administered with a date of service on or after March 15, 2021, must be paid at the new rates. All guidance applies to both the fee-for-service and Statewide Medicaid Managed Care delivery systems unless otherwise stated.

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

2021-04-16T10:03:26-04:00April 16, 2021|Florida|

Florida

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued a notice to announce its intentions to amend regulations under FAC 61N-1 regarding drug and device labeling requirements to make technical revisions to conform to statutes. The Department will be accepting comments but no due date has been specified.

Also in Florida,  the Department of Health issued an emergency rule to adopt regulations under FAC 64DER21-4 to require all health care practitioners and other enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers to report to the online immunization information system within 24 hours the administration of any COVID-19 vaccine with an emergency use authorization from the FDA. The rule replaces a December 15 rule on the same topic. The rule is effective March 15 and expires June 13, 2021.

Lastly, in Florida, the Department of Health issued an emergency rule to adopt regulations under FAC 64DER21-5 to authorize redistribution of the COVID vaccine between vaccine providers within the state. The rule requires providers to receive approval from the Florida Vaccines for Children and Adults Program and requires tracking of vaccine redistribution between enrolled providers. The rule is a readoption of a December 21 emergency rule. The rule is effective March 17 and expires June 15, 2021.

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

2021-03-26T12:18:02-04:00March 26, 2021|Florida|

Florida

Under Executive Order 21-47, additional groups are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. These groups are in addition to persons deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, as determined by a physician. Such physician determination shall include a statement that the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria established by a form prescribed by the Florida Department of Health.

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

2021-03-19T14:28:51-04:00March 19, 2021|Florida|

Florida

The Board of Pharmacy issued a proposed rule to amend regulations under FAC 64B16-31 to clarify the list of chronic health conditions for which a pharmacist can provide to patients of a collaborating physician pursuant to a pending Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement. Comments and hearing requests are due March 8, 2021.

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

2021-02-19T11:04:43-05:00February 19, 2021|Florida|

Florida

The Board of Pharmacy announced a notice of intention to amend regulations under FAC 64B16-31 to clarify the meaning of a chronic health condition. Comment due date is not specified.

Also in Florida. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics, announced the following notices:

  • Notice to amend regulations under 61N-2 to adopt regulations concerning the application for registration as an international exporter of prescription drugs. Comment due date is not specified.
  • Notice to amend regulations under 61N-1 to adopt regulations concerning the international importation of prescription drugs. Comment due date is not specified.
  • Notice to amend regulations under 61N-2 to adopt regulations concerning the application for registration as an international importer of prescription drugs. Comment due date is not specified.
  • Notice to amend regulations under 61N-2 to adopt regulations concerning the application for registration as an international prescription drug wholesale distributor. Comment due date is not specified.

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

2021-02-05T08:25:07-05:00February 5, 2021|Florida|

Florida

The Division of Disease Control published an emergency rule to adopt regulations under FAC 64DER20-44 to authorize redistribution of the COVID-19 vaccine between vaccine providers within the state. The rule specifies that providers must receive approval from the Florida Vaccines for Children and Adults Program and requires tracking of vaccine redistribution between enrolled providers. The rule is effective December 17, 2020 and expires March 17, 2021.

Also in Florida. The Board of Pharmacy published a notice announcing its intentions to amend regulations under FAC 64B16-33 to establish a rule regarding the international export pharmacy permit and to develop and incorporate an application. Comment due date is not specified.

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

2021-01-08T10:44:06-05:00January 8, 2021|Florida|

Florida

The Agency for Health Care Administration published an emergency rule to adopt regulations under 59AER20-14 to require assisted living facilities to allow representatives of the Department of Health or cooperating pharmacies to enter the facility to administer to staff and resident’s voluntary coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines. Also, an emergency rule of the Agency for Health Care Administration adopts regulations under 59AER20-15 to require nursing home facilities to allow representatives of the Department of Health or cooperating pharmacies to enter the facility to administer to staff and resident’s voluntary coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines. The rule was effective December 1 and expires March 1, 2021.

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

2020-12-18T08:14:53-05:00December 18, 2020|Florida|

Florida

The Board of Pharmacy announced a notice of changes to a July 27, 2020, proposed rule that would amend regulations under FAC 64B16-30 to clarify disciplinary guidelines, the range of penalties, and aggravating and mitigating circumstances for pharmacy professionals. The changes reduce the penalty for out-of-state telehealth providers for several infractions, removes redundant language, and make editorial revisions.

Also in Florida. The Agency for Health Care Administration published two emergency rules to adopt regulations under 59AER20-14 and 59AER20-15 to require assisted living facilities to allow representatives of the Department of Health or cooperating pharmacies to enter the facility to administer to staff and residents voluntary COVID vaccines. Both rules were effective December 1 and expire March 1, 2021.

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

2020-12-11T08:07:11-05:00December 11, 2020|Florida|

Florida

The Board of Pharmacy has released a couple of final rules regarding pharmacist test and treat certification and pharmacists/laboratory tests. Summaries for the rules are below with links to access each.

  • Final rule to adopt regulations under FAC 64B16-31 to establish standards for collaborative practice and test and treat certifications. The rule specifies that licensees are not required to complete the three-hour continuing education related to minor, nonchronic health conditions if the initial certificate was issued fewer than 12 months prior to the expiration date of the license. The rule is effective Nov. 22, 2020.
  • Final rule to repeal regulations under FAC 64B16-27 regarding ordering and evaluation of laboratory tests. The rule is effective Nov. 25, 2020.

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

2020-11-20T08:48:26-05:00November 20, 2020|Florida|
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