The Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA), the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and the University of Missouri Kansas City will offer training and resources to pharmacists in pain management guidelines and de-escalating therapy/tapering at a session held at the MPA Legislative Day on April 1, 2020. Click here for more information and to register for this free event.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Missouri Pharmacy Association’s Legislative Day will be held on April 1, 2020 in Jefferson City. For more information and to register, please visit the MPA Legislative Day web page.
Also in Missouri… In its Winter newsletter, the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs reminds readers that electronic prescribing passwords cannot be shared.
Also in Missouri… The Board of Pharmacy’s next “Lunch with the Chief Inspector” webinar will be held on March 26, 2020 at 12 pm Central. The webinar will feature an update from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Click here for more information and to register.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
NACDS reminds members about the Rx Cares for Missouri Medication Destruction and Disposal Program, which provides resources for the collection of unused/unwanted medication from the public for disposal. Applications are now being accepted.
Also in Missouri... The Board of Pharmacy has posted its slides from the February 20 Regulatory Update webinar. Of note, future rulemaking will include minimum standards for multi-med dispensing, pharmacist prescribing of nicotine replacement products, and technician supervision.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
HB 1693, legislation to create a statewide Prescription Monitoring Program, has cleared the House, but is expected to encounter the same Senate filibuster threat as in previous years. NACDS continues to engage in-state partners on the issue.
Also in Missouri... Pharmacist Senator David Sater and the Missouri Pharmacy Association kicked off the introduction of SB 971, legislation pertaining to Pharmacy Benefit Management companies, with a press conference that garnered considerable media attention.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Board of Pharmacy will host a webinar on February 20, 2020 at 12 pm Central to provide a regulatory update. Click here for more information and to register.
Also in Missouri… the Missouri Pharmacy Association’s Legislative Day will be held on April 1 in Jefferson City.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The MO HealthNet Pharmacy Help Desk (800-392-8030) has new phone menu sub-options effective November 21, including for early refill or opioid requests and rejections. For additional information, providers can email the Help Desk.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The MO HealthNet Pharmacy Help Desk (800-392-8030) has new phone menu sub-options effective November 21, including for early refill or opioid requests and rejections. For additional information, providers can email the Help Desk.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Board of Pharmacy created the Rx Cares for Missouri Medication Destruction and Disposal Program, which will provide resources for approved entities to collect medication for disposal. Approved participants will be provided a collection receptable and required inner liners at no cost.
Also in Missouri… The summer newsletter of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs details information about the implementation of SB 514, including its provisions to require e-prescribing of controlled substances by Friday, January 1, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
As part of its ongoing process to comply with CMS’ Covered Outpatient Drugs Final Rule, Missouri HealthNet has issued a cost of dispensing survey. Instructions and information can be found on the Department of Social Services web page. Survey responses are due by Friday, August 16.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.