The Board of Pharmacy posted its July 2024 newsletter, including a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) update, finalized rule revisions in effect as of June 2, 2024, pharmacist license renewals reminder and the retirement of Kari Shanard-Koenders.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

On March 5, Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed HB 1147, legislation addressing discriminatory acts against entities participating in a 340B drug pricing program.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

HB 1147 (Enrolled), legislation addressing discriminatory acts against entities participating in a 340B drug pricing program, was delivered to Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on February 27.  

Also in South Dakota, Heather Petermann is Medicaid Director for the Department of Social Services. Heather previously led the Health Care Research and Quality division within the Minnesota Department of Human Services. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

HB 1147, legislation addressing discriminatory acts against entities participating in a 340B drug pricing program, unanimously passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and was deemed “certified uncontested” and placed on consent.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

The Board of Pharmacy posted its January 2024 Newsletter. Items of interest include “Board Approves Policy Statement on USP Compounding Chapters” and “PharmaDrop Drug Take-Back Program.”

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

The Board of Pharmacy posted their October 2023 Newsletter including the following sections: 

• South Dakota Board Welcomes Newly Registered Pharmacists and Pharmacies 
• DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) Interoperability Standards Delayed Until November 2024 
• USP Compounding Chapters Update 
• Does a Pharmacy Need to be Licensed to Ship Medications to Other States? 
• The Board Has a New Website
• The Board Will Propose a Bill to Increase License Fees in the 2024 Session 
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Issues Multiple Guidance Documents in Recent Months 
• PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) Update 
• Board Meeting Dates, Board of Pharmacy Members and Board of Pharmacy Staff Directory 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

On March 23, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed HB 1135; PBM legislation including requirements for PBM licensure, prohibiting retroactive fees except in certain situations and the collection of renumeration fees, and adding criteria for drugs to be placed on the MAC list.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

On March 23, Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed HB 1135, PBM legislation including requirements for PBM licensure, prohibiting retroactive fees except in certain situations and the collection of renumeration fees and adding criteria for drugs to be placed on the MAC list.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

HB 1135, legislation related to PBMs, passed both the House and the Senate, and will be sent to the Gov. Kristi Noem (R) for her signature. This legislation includes requirements for PBM licensure, prohibits retroactive fees except in certain situations and the collection of renumeration fees and adds criteria for drugs to be placed on the MAC list.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.