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Wisconsin

It was recently announced that the regulatory changes made to the Pharmacy Practice Act (Phar 7) will be effective on January 1, 2021. The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) is offering its members Online CE opportunities about the implementation of these regulatory changes. Please contact PSW for more information.

Also in Wisconsin. The Department of Health Services announced a grant opportunity for community organizations to increase awareness about the flu and the importance of getting flu vaccines.

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

2020-09-11T13:44:22-04:00September 11, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

A final rule of the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Controlled Substances Board, amends the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) effective September 1. The rule requires drug dosage units and the partial fill indicator to be submitted to the program and clarifies that health care professionals may access PDMP reports for scientific research purposes if the patient is a direct patient and gave informed consent.

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

2020-09-04T11:15:52-04:00September 4, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

For members of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, there is an opportunity to serve on a newly forming Community Pharmacy Advisory Committee.  Interested individuals should complete this application by August 13.  Please contact Kari Trapskin with any questions.

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

2020-08-07T12:12:25-04:00August 7, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

ForwardHealth reminds providers that they are to resume collecting co-pays starting July 1st.  Please see the ForwardHealth Update for more information.  Please recall the temporary copay suspension was introduced in the December 2019 Update.

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

2020-07-09T22:54:38-04:00July 9, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

The March ForwardHealth Update pertaining to COVID-19 has been updated and can be found here

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

2020-05-14T09:16:28-04:00May 14, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) has appointed Sarah Sorum, PharmD, as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Dr. Sorum has been with PSW since 2007 in various roles, including as its PSW Senior Vice President of Professional and Educational Services, before being named Interim CEO.  NACDS congratulates Dr. Sorum on her appointment and wishes PSW the best in its next chapter.

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

2020-05-07T09:35:15-04:00May 7, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin reported the Pharmacy Examining Board has issued a variance to temporarily relax counseling and delivery requirements for pharmacies.   

Also in Wisconsin... Governors from Wisconsin, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy. 

Also in Wisconsin… Gov. Evers (D) signed into law AB 1038, addressing prescription extensions, drug limits, and coverage of vaccinations in the SeniorCare program.

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

2020-04-23T09:02:43-04:00April 23, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

The Pharmacy Examining Board approved a request from the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin to allow pharmacists to practice in locations that are not licensed pharmacies.

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

2020-04-02T09:12:55-04:00April 2, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wisconsin

The Department of Health Services has canceled its Opioid Forum scheduled for May 5-7, 2020.

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

2020-03-26T08:51:39-04:00March 26, 2020|Wisconsin|
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