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March Legislative Update: The Fight Isn't Over Yet
The fight to lower drug costs for Ohioans isn’t over yet. OPA is pleased to announce that Representative Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) and Representative Thomas West (D-Canton) have introduced...
Legislation re-introduced to end PBM co-pay clawbacks & gag orders!
That's a wrap! Solid results for pharmacists in the 132nd General Assembly!
February Legislative Update: 132nd General Assembly in Review
Three key pharmacy bills that were in the process of advancing through the legislature at the end of 2018 landed on the desk of Governor John Kasich...
Epinephrine Accessibility Act signed by Governor Kasich!
January Legislative Update: Here's where things stand
It was one of the most wild political seasons we’ve been a part of. Overall, OPA specifically was monitoring and working on more than 40 pieces of legislation ...
Epinephrine Accessibility Act passes Ohio legislature and heads to Governor Kasich!
Pharmacist provider status legislation passes Senate and heads to Governor Kasich!
Pharmacist provider status legislation passes Ohio House unanimously!
December Legislative Update: Kevin’s Law Reminder
On December 31, 2013, Kevin Houdeshell began a journey he would never recover from. On his way to work he stopped at his pharmacy
November Legislative Update: Finish our Legislative Priorities
The last 22 months have been a whirlwind of legislative activity, and while we have succeeded in paving the way for a great close to the 132nd General Assembly (which concludes at year’s end), we still have to finish the job on our major legislative priorities.
Pharmacist Legislative Day - December 4, 2018
Bocce with Burke! Join us for a fun evening with Senator Dave Burke!
October Legislative Update: Results of the Ohio Medicaid Prescription Drug Program Audit Presented
In an August presentation to the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost released the results of his audit of the Ohio Medicaid prescription drug program. To be blunt, the results are jaw-dropping.
Results of the Ohio Medicaid Prescription Drug Program Audit Presented
September Legislative Update: Continued fighting for substantive reforms to the Ohio Medicaid pharmacy program
While lawmakers are on break, OPA has continued fighting for substantive reforms to the Ohio Medicaid pharmacy program. With the persistent investigative reporting of the Columbus Dispatch...
Ohio Auditor releases stunning Medicaid PBM audit report
Ohio Medicaid announces plans for significant reforms to pharmacy program
August Legislative Update: Recognizing the national attention on Ohio due to OPA’s work to shed light on our dysfunctional prescription drug supply chain
Recognizing the national attention on Ohio due to OPA’s work on our dysfunctional prescription drug supply chain...
July Legislative Update: Ohio House unanimously passes HB 479 to end PBM co-pay clawbacks and “gag orders,”
The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 479, legislation prohibiting PBM co-pay clawbacks and “gag orders,”
Legislation aimed at increasing naltrexone access in Ohio passes Senate!
Ohio House unanimously votes in favor of HB 479 to end PBM co-pay clawbacks & gag orders!
Medicaid analysis shows hundreds of millions in PBM spread pricing dollars
OPA supports legislation aimed at increasing naltrexone access in Ohio
June Legislative Update: Provider Status and Pulling Back the PBM Curtain
On April 17, hearings officially commenced on SB 265, which would grant provider status for pharmacists in Ohio law.
Ohio House committee votes in favor of bill to end PBM co-pay clawbacks & gag orders!
May Legislative Update: Applauding how ODI edict aims to prohibit clawbacks and
OPA applauds a recent announcement from the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) on an immediately effective edict that aims to prohibit pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) co-pay clawbacks and pharmacist “gag orders.” OPA thanks ODI for their proactive action
2018 PAC Breakfast Speaker(s) Announced!
Ohio takes first step to permanently prohibit co-pay clawbacks & gag orders
Passion for Advocacy Fueled at the 2018 OPA Student Legislative Day
It isn’t often that people know that they’re making a difference. That wasn’t true on February 27 when over 240 Ohio student pharmacists converged on Columbus to make an impact on the profession. This year’s Student Legislative Day was a success ...
Medication synchronization legislation signed into law by Governor John Kasich!
New laws and rules impacting consult agreements and emergency dispensing now in effect!
August Legislative Update: MAC Transparency/PBM Regulation
HB 64/HB 127: MAC Transparency/PBM Regulation
Governor Kasich signs crucial MAC transparency legislation into law!
See what state legislation OPA is currently tracking
Legislative Status Report for Pharmacy (New HBs 284, 334 & 526 )
Update on SB 83
Events
April 12-14, 2019
141st OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
May 16, 2019
11:00AM
Live Webinar: Required OSHA Training for Immunizing Pharmacists
May 23, 2019
Pharmacist Training Program for Immunizations
OPA Office - 2674 Federated Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
