NACDS submitted a letter of support for SB1509_SD1, PBM reform legislation, to the House Committee on Health. SB1509_SD1 includes important reforms creating a reimbursement rate floor equating to NADAC plus the state’s Medicaid Fee-For-Service Professional Dispensing Fee and prohibiting a PBM from offering reimbursement rates or incentives to a non-affiliated pharmacy in an amount less than those offered to an affiliated pharmacy for providing the same prescription drug.

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

The Hawaii Pharmacists Association (HPhA) is bringing back Pharmacy Advocacy Day at the Hawai’i State Capitol. HPhA members and non-members are welcome to attend this free event where the association will coordinate meetings with state legislators to discuss the importance of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This date is coordinated with the crossover of many pharmacy initiatives and will help provide momentum as bills travel through their second chambers. 

• Date: March 20 

• Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm 

• Location: Hawai’i State Capitol, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 

A networking lunch will be sponsored by HPhA, attendees will be recognized on the House floor during session, and health screenings will be provided by University of Hawai’i Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy student pharmacists to Capitol employees and visitors. Please register here to attend and email hawaiipharm@gmail.com with any questions. Registration closes on March 16. 

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

Gov. Josh Green (D) signed HB 2553 (Act 104), permitting pharmacists to order and administer ACIP-approved vaccines to persons three years of age or older and authorizing pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older, if properly trained.

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

HB 2553, legislation expanding pharmacists’ immunization authority for minors was transmitted to Gov. Josh Green (D) on May 2.

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

On March 5, HB 2553, legislation expanding pharmacists’ immunization authority for minors, passed the House and was transmitted to the Senate. 

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

HB 2553, legislation expanding pharmacists immunization authority for minors, passed its first two committees. 

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

On January 31, the House Committee on Health and Homelessness recommended that HB 2553, legislation relate to expansion of pharmacist immunization authority, be passed with amendments by a vote of 7-1. The bill would also expand the authority of pharmacy interns and technicians under the supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations.

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

Gov. Josh Green (D) has issued the following emergency proclamations related to Hurricane Dora and the wildfires. Links are also available from the Board of Pharmacy website. 

• Seventh Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Sixth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Fifth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Fourth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Third Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Second Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane Dora 
• Officer of the Governor – News Release- Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane Dora, Wildfires 

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

Gov. Josh Green (D) signed SB 602 (Act 103), permitting pharmacists to order, perform and report the results of certain CLIA-waived testing including blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, hepatitis C, HIV, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID or streptococcal pharyngitis.

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