Massachusetts Medicaid, MassHealth, released its March Pharmacy Facts which includes updates for pharmacy providers on MassHealth policy.

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The Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy has updated information on the Licensee Scope of Practice dealing with certified pharmacy technicians and has issued a document on Extended Absence of a Manager of Record.

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MassHealth, Medicaid, has updated its COVID-19 Pharmacy Practice regarding perpetual inventories.

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The Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy has updated two policies. Policy 2022-01 dealing with loss or theft of Controlled Substances which now requires confirmed and possible losses be reported within a 7 calendar days period. The second policy change deals with USP 800 in Community Pharmacies.

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Massachusetts Medicaid, MassHealth, has released its most recent Fact Sheet to reflect recent modifications in the MassHealth drug lists. 

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MassHealth has released its most recent Fact Sheet to reflect recent modification in regulations regarding oral contraceptives and 340 drugs. 

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The Massachusetts Drug Control Program has recently released a reminder regarding the dispensing of generic drugs.

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Governor Charlie Baker (R) announced this week that Acting Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Amanda Cassel Kraft will take over the permanent responsibility of running the state’s $19 billion MassHealth -Medicaid program.

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a new COVID19 Bulletin dealing with booster vaccine rollout.

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