NACDS also continues to try to remove the remaining physician order requirement in Texas that poses a barrier to pharmacies expanding COVID-19 testing. NACDS, the Texas Federation of Drug Stores and the Texas Pharmacy Association provided requested updates to the Board of Pharmacy FAQ on COVID-19 testing for pharmacists and pharmacies. The updates included reference to the most recent advisory opinion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concluding that the federal PREP Act, in conjunction with HHS’ April 8th guidance, preempts any state or local requirement that prohibits or effectively prohibits a pharmacist from ordering and administering a COVID-19 test that the Food and Drug Administration has authorized.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.