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West Virginia

A bill that will require health plans to provide payment for pharmacists’ services was signed by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.  SB 787, sponsored by Sen. Eric Tarr, requires any health plan issued, amended or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2021 to cover any service provided by pharmacists’ within their scope of practice and requires health plans to have an adequate number of pharmacists in network for services beyond the plans’ drug benefit.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2020-04-02T09:14:36-04:00April 2, 2020|West Virginia|

West Virginia

With NACDS support, legislation that will require health plans to provide payment for pharmacists’ services has passed both chambers in West Virginia and is on its way to Gov. Jim Justice (R) for signature. SB 787, sponsored by Sen. Erik Tarr (R), requires that any health plan issued, amended, or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2021 cover any service provided by pharmacists’ within their scope of practice and requires health plans to have an adequate number of pharmacists in network for services beyond the plans’ drug benefit.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2020-03-12T10:08:41-04:00March 12, 2020|West Virginia|

West Virginia

SB 544, legislation that amends the West Virginia Code to allow the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations to expand pharmacists and pharmacy interns authority to administer vaccine, has passed the Senate and is scheduled for a hearing this week in the House Health and Human Resources Committee. Specifically, it allows pharmacists and pharmacist interns to administer immunizations in accordance with CDC guidelines to adults and children between 11-17 years of age by prescription.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2020-02-13T15:48:38-05:00February 13, 2020|West Virginia|

West Virginia

Legislation requiring prescriptions to be prescribed electronically has been introduced by Del. Geoffrey Foster (R) and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.  NACDS will work with members and in-state partners to advance the legislation.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2020-01-16T09:38:49-05:00January 16, 2020|West Virginia|

West Virginia

Several bills advancing pharmacy practice were signed by Gov. Jim Justice (R).  HB 2525 allows pharmacists to initiate tobacco cessation therapy and dispense tobacco cessation products under a statewide standing order. The law requires the Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health to issue the necessary standing orders for therapy, non-controlled prescription and over-the-counter drugs. HB 2583 permits a pharmacist to dispense a self-administered hormonal contraceptive under a standing order to patients 18 years of age or older, after completion of a Board of Pharmacy approval of training programs. HB 2524 allows pharmacists, under certain circumstances, to convert maintenance medications to a 90-day quantity and allows for emergency refills under certain conditions. The bills will be effective on Thursday, June 6.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2019-04-05T11:26:00-04:00April 4, 2019|West Virginia|

West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice (R) has signed SB 369, legislation that amends the state’s generic substitution law to update pricing to reflect current substitution practices, removing the need for a “pass through” for covered individuals. The law will be effective Thursday, June 6. NACDS thanks in-state partners and other industry advocates for leading the advocacy efforts on-the-ground.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2019-04-05T10:46:26-04:00March 28, 2019|West Virginia|

West Virginia

Last week, the House of Delegates passed SB 369, legislation that updates the state’s generic dispensing law to clarify that when a pharmacist substitutes a generic drug for a brand name drug, the patient pays only the cost of the substituted drug. The legislation would not apply to an individual who has insurance coverage. It is now eligible to be sent to Gov. Jim Justice (R) for signature.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2019-03-19T13:50:06-04:00March 14, 2019|West Virginia|

West Virginia

Effective April 2, pharmacists can administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to adults by protocol, and the influenza and HPV vaccines to adolescents between 11 and 18 years old by prescription, under a Board of Pharmacy rule that was given final approval by the General Assembly prior to the adjournment of the 2018 Legislative Session.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2018-04-25T11:12:00-04:00April 12, 2018|West Virginia|

West Virginia

HB 4524, legislation allowing pharmacists to substitute interchangeable biologic drugs and establishes guidelines for notification, has been signed by Gov. Jim Justice (R) with an effective date of Friday, June 8.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2018-03-29T16:40:21-04:00March 29, 2018|West Virginia|
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