Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) signed HB 1044, which appropriates funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Initial RFPs for administrative support will be released soon, positioning the state to be competitive in securing the expertise needed to successfully implement Year 1 initiatives and strengthen rural health systems. Please check the Rural Health Transformation Project website for more information and updates. 

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

The Board of Pharmacy published its July 2025 newsletter. Highlights including the following: South Dakota Board Welcomes Newly Licensed Pharmacists; In-State Pharmacies and Wholesalers; [Reminder] Pharmacist License Renewals; Updates to South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) 36-11 and SDCL 36-11A; Updates to Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) 20:51 and ARSD 20:67; PDMP Update; and Board of Pharmacy meeting dates, pharmacy contacts and staff.

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

Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) signed SB 154, legislation prohibiting pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies and providing a 340B entity or a pharmacy may file a civil action against a pharmaceutical manufacturer for a violation and may request injunctive relief, actual and consequential damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

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

SB 154, legislation prohibiting pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies, passed the Senate and passed the House Health and Human Services Committee with 8-5 vote.

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

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. 

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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.