Assemblywoman Mia Bonta (D) introduced AB 50, legislation permitting pharmacists to provide over-the-counter contraceptives without following the protocols required for prescription contraceptives.
Also in California, the Department of Health Care Services posted the following alerts and weekly notice on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO) contracted with Myers and Stauffer LC to perform a pharmacy cost of dispensing survey for the Medicaid programs of five of the NESCSO member states. State agencies included within the cost of dispensing survey effort include the following: Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Cost of dispensing surveys were anticipated to be distributed on December 4 to pharmacies that participate in the Medicaid programs in the above referenced NESCSO member states. The due date for the cost of dispensing survey is January 15, 2025. All providers are encouraged to participate. The cost of dispensing survey tools and instructional letters will be posted here by December 4. Myers & Stauffer will host two webinars to answer any questions – December 12 at 3:00 pm and December 17 at 8:30 am. To participate in these webinars, you are required to RSVP to 1-800-374-6858 or disp_survey@mslc.com.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.