The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to codify reimbursement of pharmacies for COVID-19 tests at the same rate as physicians.
Among other new prescribing and dispensing powers, MN SF 13 also expands Minnesota pharmacists' vaccine authority to allow for the administration of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Under Trump's new plan, beneficiaries who use insulin and join a plan participating in the model could see average out-of-pocket savings of $446 or 66% for their insulins.
Akorn said it will continue to operate as usual throughout the duration of the Chapter 11 and sale process, including meeting its contractual obligations and making payments to vendors.
The Department of Health and Human Services Guidance allows pharmacists to order and administer FDA-approved COVID-19 tests, superseding any state-level barriers to doing so.
