South Dakota
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
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.
South Dakota
Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed into law HB 1137 effective Monday, July 1. Among its provisions, the measure prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from collecting cost-sharing in a great amount than the covered individual would pay for the drug. It also prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from retroactively adjusting a pharmacy claim unless it is a result of an audit or a technical billing error.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
South Dakota
The Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a notice to all Medicaid providers about changes to the prescription drug benefit concerning opioids, including an early refill threshold and supply limits, targeted for implementation on Friday, June 1 and Wednesday, August 1, respectively. The DSS notice also includes additional policy changes and implementation timelines.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
South Dakota
The Board of Pharmacy has put the newest version of its Pharmacy Law Bookon its website.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
South Dakota
Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R ) signed into law SB 75 on February 8 pertaining to the substitution of interchangeable biosimilars with various options for pharmacists to communicate the product dispensed.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.