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.

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.

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.

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.