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.

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.