The Board of Pharmacy adopted a new guidance document regarding when a prescriber must request a waiver before non-electronically prescribing a controlled substance in schedule II-V that contains an opiate. While the Board’s guidance is primarily aimed at prescribers, pharmacists should be aware of their responsibilities when they receive a non-electronic prescription of a controlled substance in schedule II-V that contains an opiate.

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

The Board of Pharmacy is reminding pharmacy technicians to act on the following items: 

• Technician Registrations – Technicians unable to take or pass the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT certification exam by October 31, 2023, may request a six-month extension at least 30 days before the technician’s registration expiration date by completing a Technician Certification Extension Request Form (LA-75).  
• Continuing Education (CE) – Technician registrations expiring October 31, 2023, must complete 20 hours of ACPE/Board approved CE between November 1, 2021 – October 31, 2023, before their renewal. 
• Renewal – Technician licenses expiring October 31, 2023, can be renewed online. Failing to renew on or before 11:59 PM CST October 31, 2023, will result in the registration being cancelled. 

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

The Board of Pharmacy announced that the Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Committee adopted several protocols for testing and initiation of therapy for:
– Suspected Influenza in Adult Patients
– Suspected Influenza in Patients under 18 years of age
– Suspected Acute Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Adult Patients
– Suspected Acute Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Patients under 18 years of age
– Suspected Acute Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Women

Also in Kansas, the Board of Pharmacy approved a new emergency opioid antagonist (EOA) protocol adding an opioid antagonist drug ready-to-use nasal spray device to the drugs that may be dispensed.

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

The Board of Pharmacy published a guidance document for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns administering immunizations. 

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

The Board of Pharmacy published a guidance document for pharmacy technicians administering immunizations.

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

Prior to the legislature adjourning on April 28, SB 131, legislation that was amended to include extending the authority for pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines was sent to Gov. Laura Kelly (R). She signed it into law on May 1. 

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

HB 2263, the pharmacy technician vaccine administration bill, continues to advance. It was heard in the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee on March 15^th.

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

HB 2263, the pharmacy technician vaccine administration bill, was amended in Committee and passed the full House by a vote of 119-3. This bill was referred to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee and will be heard on March 15.

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

HB 2263, legislation that would add pharmacy technicians over 18 years of age to the list of those that can administer vaccinations under Kansas law was amended and reported favorable from the House Health and Human Services Committee on February 6. Next, the bill goes to the full House. NACDS pharmacist and technician constituents are urged to contact their state representative and ask them to vote for HB 2263.  

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