The Board of Pharmacy is holding a special meeting on August 10. The agenda will be posted online when it is available.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

HB 2068, an omnibus bill incorporating key pharmacy-supported provisions from HB 2676, HB 2740, SB 322 and SB 431, passed both legislative chambers and was signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly (D). The bill expands pharmacists’ prescribing authority under standard of care regulations and permits remote pharmacy services by pharmacy technicians.

Also in Kansas, SB 20  known as the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, was signed by Gov. Laura Kelly (D). The PBM reform bill gives the Insurance Commissioner increased enforcement authority to regulate PBMs, establishes a rate floor of NADAC plus the Medicaid professional dispensing fee rate of at least $10.50 for all pharmacies, mandates that drug rebates pass through to health plans and bans spread pricing.

Finally in Kansas, the Department of Health and Environment (Medicaid) issued a provider bulletin 26030 announcing the adult immunizations reimbursement rate increased on 14 vaccinations, effective April 1, 2026.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

HB 2068, an omnibus bill incorporating key pharmacy-supported provisions from HB 2676, HB 2740, SB 322 and SB 431, passed both legislative chambers and was signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly (D). The bill expands pharmacists’ prescribing authority under standard of care regulations and permits remote pharmacy services by pharmacy technicians. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

NACDS sent Gov. Laura Kelly (D) a letter urging her to sign the Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act. SB 20, formerly SB 360, is a comprehensive PBM reform bill that clarifies auditing procedures, specifies reporting requirements and strengthens enforcement authority by enabling both compliance and financial examinations.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

The Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, supported by NACDS and the Kansas Pharmacy Association, has been approved by both legislative chambers and was sent to Gov. Laura Kelly (D) for signature. SB 360 is a comprehensive PBM reform bill that clarifies auditing procedures, specifies reporting requirements and strengthens enforcement authority by enabling both compliance and financial examinations. 

Also in Kansas, the Board of Pharmacy issued the March 2026 newsletter. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

HB 2676, a bill expanding pharmacists' scope of practice that passed the House of Representatives last month, was heard by the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee this week. The legislation permits pharmacists to initiate therapy—including medications and durable medical equipment—under specific circumstances. It also requires pharmacists who independently initiate therapy to maintain professional liability insurance. 

Also in Kansas, SB 360, known as the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act and supported by NACDS and our in-state partners, was heard by the House Health and Human Services Committee this week. Last month, the Senate approved the bill by a vote of 32-8. The legislation clarifies auditing procedures, specifies reporting requirements and enhances enforcement authority by enabling both compliance and financial examinations. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

The Senate approved, by a vote of 32-8, legislation that NACDS supports that would regulate PBMs. SB 360, the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, defines auditing procedures, outlines reporting requirements and enhances enforcement authority by allowing for compliance and financial examinations. The bill was sent to the House for further consideration. 

Also in Kansas, the House of Representatives approved by a vote of 95-27, HB 2676, legislation expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists. The bill allows for the initiation of therapy, including medication and durable medical equipment, under certain circumstances and requires pharmacists who independently initiate therapy to maintain professional liability insurance. The bill has been referred to the Senate for further consideration. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

Two major bills that could change the practice of pharmacy were voted on this week: 

The Senate voted on SB 360, a PBM reform bill that would bring transparency to PBMs, including:  

• Ending spread pricing: PBMs would no longer be allowed to charge insurers or employers more than they pay pharmacies for the same prescription. 

• Fair reimbursement: Pharmacies would be paid NADAC + $10.50 (or the state Medicaid rate, whichever is higher). 

• Lower costs for patients and employers: Savings would go back to health plans, employers and patients instead of being kept by PBMs. 

• State oversight: PBMs would be regulated by the Kansas Department of Insurance. 

The House voted on HB 2676, allowing for emergency refills for non-controlled medications, and adding pharmacist prescribing in the four categories below:  

• Conditions not requiring a new diagnosis, such as preventive care and chronic disease management 

• Conditions that are minor and self-limiting such as hair loss, acne, head lice 

• Conditions that have a CLIA-waived test to guide next steps, such as respiratory viruses 

• Patient emergencies, such as epinephrine, beta agonists, glucagon 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

SB 360, as amended by the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on February 6, requires PBMs to charge health benefit plans the same price for a prescription drug as they pay to pharmacies. The bill also establishes a reimbursement rate floor for pharmacies, mandating payment of no less than the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus a professional dispensing fee of $10.50.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.