The Legislature convened on January 8. Legislation regarding reimbursement and scope issues that carried over from the 2023 session are expected to be heard during the 2024 session.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp (R) has extended the State of Emergency for Inflation, which suspended the state’s excise tax on motor and locomotive fuel. The executive order will remain in effect until 11:59 pm on November 29.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The House Rural Development Council, chaired by Rep. Gerald Greene (R), met this week, and heard comments from Michael Power, the Senior Director for State Government Affairs at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association on PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) and their role in drug spending. A recording of the meeting has been posted online.
Also in Georgia, the Board of Pharmacy has voted to initiate a public comment period for proposed changes to the Remote Prescription Drug Order Processing Rules (Rule 480-36-.01 and Rule 480-36-.07). The changes posted for public comment include the following. These changes will undergo a 30-day public comment period and are expected to be officially approved by the Board in December
Finally in Georgia, the Board of Pharmacy has provided clarification regarding the administration of the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine. They have confirmed that it can be administered in accordance with the statute, as it is now included in the recent update of the adult immunization schedule appendix.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Gov. Brian Kemp (R) declared a State of Emergency ahead of the impact of Hurricane Idalia. The Board of Pharmacy has issued a statement seeking to remind pharmacy licensees in this time of emergency that the Board’s Policy #14 provides for the refill of certain medications for up to 30 days for persons in the areas covered by the State of Emergency.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Gov. Brian Kemp (R) declared a State of Emergency ahead of the impact of Hurricane Idalia. The Board of Pharmacy has issued a statement seeking to remind pharmacy licensees in this time of emergency that the Board’s Policy #14 provides for the refill of certain medications for up to 30 days for persons in the areas covered by the State of Emergency.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
On May 2, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed HB 416 which allows pharmacy technicians to administer all ACIP vaccinations to persons 18 years of age and older. The bill went into effect upon the Governor’s signature.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Board of Pharmacy shared “Volume 4” of its newsletter. The newsletter is created on a quarterly basis and is intended to provide insights and updates on the profession of pharmacy in the state. The newsletters can be found on the GBOP website for easy access.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Beginning this week, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will provide cash assistance of up to $350 for active enrollees in Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and/or TANF government benefit programs.
Georgians with email addresses registered with DHS will receive virtual payments by eGift card, this is separate from current benefit payment cards. Plastic cards will be mailed to eligible Georgians who do not have their email address listed in Gateway.
The virtual payment card is a Mastercard prepaid card that works exactly like a debit card – and will live in the recipient's digital wallet (Apple, Google, Samsung Wallets). The virtual payments can also be used via keyed entry anywhere that accepts Mastercard payments, not just online.
Also in Georgia, the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation is offing a free CPE (Continuing Pharmacy Education) online seminar, Pharmacy Well Being – Strategies to Mitigate Burnout, presented by PharmWell, on Thursday, November 17, 2022, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. CLICK HERE to register.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Georgia Board of Pharmacy is excited to announce and introduce the first installment of a new “Newsletter.” The newsletter will be produced on a quarterly basis and is intended to provide insights and updates on the profession of pharmacy in Georgia. The newsletter will also be posted on the GBOP website for easy access as well. Since the newsletter is a new resource, the Board asks that you please distribute it to others in your organization or staff.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
