The Board of Pharmacy posted its June 2024 newsletter.

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

NACDS sent a letter to Gov. Brad Little (R) encouraging him to sign HB 596, legislation to further regulate PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) in the state and, on April 1, the Governor signed the bill and issued this transmittal letter. The bill includes provisions that would prohibit the use of “spread pricing.” HB 596 also provides other vital reforms, including requiring 100% pass-through of manufacturer rebates to plan sponsors to keep patient premiums low, requiring that in-network pharmacies receive reasonable dispensing fees and implementing full disclosure and transparency requirements between the PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) and the health plan, payor, and pharmacy. 

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

On March 18, Gov. Grad Little (R) signed HB 527,legislation putting into statute the current practices of pharmacy that were either part of rule or standard procedures, but not codified. This will give stability to the changes that have helped to expand access to pharmacy services in the state.  

Also in Idaho, HB 596, related to PBM (Pharmacy benefit managers) reform, was amended, and passed the Senate. It has been referred to the House Health & Welfare Committee for concurrence. This legislation would add new definitions; outline requirements that make contracts with pharmacies transparent and fair; require PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) to provide transparent pricing on drugs and require PBMs (Pharmacy benefit managers) to report to the Department of Insurance in a transparent way.  

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

HB 527 passed the House and was assigned to the Senate Health & Welfare Committee where it was reported out of committee with “Do Pass Recommendation.” If enacted, this bill puts into statute the current practices of pharmacy that were either part of rule or standard procedures, but not codified. This will give stability to the changes that have helped to expand access to pharmacy services in the state. 

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

This week, HB 596, related to PBM reform, was reported out of the House Health and Welfare Committee with a “Do Pass Recommendation”. This legislation would add new definitions; outline requirements that make contracts with pharmacies transparent and fair; require PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) to provide transparent pricing on drugs and require PBMs to report to the Department of Insurance in a transparent way. 

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

HB 596, related to PBM reform, was introduced and referred to the House Health and Welfare Committee. This legislation would add new definitions; outline requirements that make contracts with pharmacies transparent and fair; require PBMs to provide transparent pricing on drugs and require PBMs to report to the Department of Insurance in a transparent way.  

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

The Division of Career and Technical Education posted the Idaho Pharmacy Technician Critically Survey seeking input from industry representatives about what is most important for an entry-level employee to know or be able to do. The information will be used to develop program standards for high school pharmacy technician programs in the state.

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

On April 6, 2023, Gov. Brad Little (R) signed HB 71, the Vulnerable Child Protective Act prohibiting puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex reassignment surgeries for children under the age of 18 when administered or performed for the purpose of changing the appearance of a child’s sex with exemption for medically necessary uses of these drugs and procedures. On December 26, 2023, in a preliminary order, U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill issued an order enjoining enforcement of HB 71 pending the outcome of litigation initiated by families filing a suit challenging the state law; Judge Winmill wrote that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of equal protection and due process give parents the right to get gender-affirming care for their children.   

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

The Board of Pharmacy published its June 2023 newsletter including the following articles. 

• 2023 Legislative Update 
• 2023 Legislative Update for Statutes 
• Guidance for Lifestyle Injectable Treatments
• Answers to Frequently Asked Expedited Partner Therapy Question 
• Board of Pharmacy Launches New Website 
• Health Professional Recovery Program 

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