NACDS participated in a meeting of a committee comprised of representatives from the Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, and Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.  Applicable South Dakota statutes require this group to address pharmacist immunization standards.  The committee agreed to allow the Board of Pharmacy’s immunization rule language to proceed.  The Board of Pharmacy anticipates holding an August meeting to engage in discussions on the broader rule package shared with members previously.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

South Dakota Medicaid is processing a special payroll on Monday, June 29, 2020. Remittance Advices from the payroll will be available on the South Dakota Medicaid online portal on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  Medicaid will have its regularly scheduled payroll on Wednesday July 1, 2020.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R ) issued an Executive Order with a number of temporary pharmacy related provisions to facilitate engagement on COVID-19, including licensing, out of state pharmacies, waiving the pharmacist-to-technician ratio, pharmacy transfers, therapeutic substitution, and more.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

South Dakota Medicaid issued a Provider Letter with Frequently Asked Questions, including information about temporary policy changes effective March 16 pertaining to early refills and 60-day supply.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy published a memo addressing signature requirements and guidance for emergency filling of non-controlled substances.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

South Dakota Medicaid reminds providers that retail pharmacy calls are handled by OptumRx and are not impacted by state office closures.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.