On October 10, NACDS along with the New Mexico Pharmacists Association and the New Mexico Retail Association met with Attorney General Hector Balderas (D) and his staff to discuss how chain pharmacies are a critical part of the solution to the opioid abuse crisis, to highlight examples of how chain pharmacies are working prevent opioid abuse and increase access to treatment, and to promote NACDS’ public policy solutions.

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

In response to the recent notice from the Human Services Department announcing a $2.00 increase the professional dispensing fee for “community-based pharmacies” participating in the Centennial Care program effective Monday, July 1, NACDS sent a letter objecting to the proposed differential dispensing fee for a limited group of independent pharmacy providers.

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

In mid-May, the Human Services Department (HSD) announced its intention to raise certain Medicaid provider payment rates effective Monday, July 1, as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) focus on healthcare. NACDS is seeking comments from chain members by Friday, June 7 on a draft letter outlining our concerns, objecting to the tiered professional dispensing fee and asking that all pharmacies receive the $2 dispensing fee increase under the Centennial Care Program.

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