New law empowers pharmacists to optimize patient-centered care models, advance access to immunizations, essential medications and more.
New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees.
New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations.
New law vital for the viability of community pharmacies and to help ensure access to patient care in Alabama.
Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients.
New laws permit Arkansas pharmacists the ability to test and treat health conditions; prescribe and administer vaccinations to individuals three and up; initiate therapy and dispense oral contraceptives.
NACDS & CRA urge California Gov. Gavin Newsom to waive statute restricting efficient, equitable COVID vaccine program in the state; ensure Californians’ health and wellness needs are maintained throughout the pandemic.
NACDS and the National Association of County and City Health Officials to hold virtual event on February 25.
New legislation allows pharmacists to order and perform CLIA-waived tests for COVID-19; permits pharmacy technicians to conduct remote data entry.
Following the Administrative Law Judge's decision, NACDS, the Washington State Pharmacy Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to bring to an end Washington State’s flawed pharmacy reimbursement plan.
