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.
Gov. Michael Parson (R) signed SB 514 into law on July 11. Among its provisions, the law requires e-prescribing of Schedule II-IV controlled substances with exceptions effective Friday, January 1, 2021. The law also updates the pharmacy practice act to include the prescribing and dispensing of any nicotine replacement therapy product. In addition, the law authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to approve, modify and establish requirements for pharmacy pilot or demonstration research projects related to technology assisted verification or remote medication dispensing that are designed to enhance patient care or safety, improve patient outcomes or expand access to pharmacy services. Finally, the law establishes the Ensuring Access to High Quality Care for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Act. These provisions specify that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services will include, but not be limited to, pharmacologic and behavioral therapies. Formularies used by a health insurer or managed by a pharmacy benefits manager and medical benefit coverage in the case of medications dispensed through an opioid treatment program are to include all certain specified medications. All MAT medications required for compliance with these provisions will be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier of the formulary.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
On March 6, NACDS testified at the Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee in support of SB 262, legislation that would require e-prescribing of all drugs consistent with NACDS’ model legislation. Discussion continues among legislators and other concerned stakeholders about potential amendments.
A recent newsletter from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs contains information about implementing legislation enacted last year pertaining to seven-day opioid supply limit, plus information about requesting authorization to install a drop box for taking back drugs.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
Gov. Michael L. Parson (R) named Rep. Todd Richardson (R), currently Speaker of the House, to become Medicaid Director effective Thursday, November 1. Speaker Richardson will be replaced by House Speaker Pro Tem Elijah Haahr (R), who was already selected to succeed Speaker Richardson in 2019 but will assume the interim speaker role in the meantime.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Board of Pharmacy is holding its final Patient Safety and Compliance Seminar of the year on Tuesday, October 23 in Columbia. Visit the website for additional details and online registration.
Also in Missouri… the Board launched “Rx Cares for Missouri,” a community public awareness program promoting medication safety. The campaign highlights appropriate ways to take prescription medication, tips for talking with a pharmacist, recognizing the effects and signs of prescription drug misuse, avoiding medication mistakes and proper medication disposal. The campaign will also bring awareness about services provided by pharmacists such as medication management and counseling, medication review and assessment, developing medication treatment plans, administering vaccines and other prescribed medication and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s response to therapy to increase medication outcomes.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.