Legislative
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September Legislative Update: CBD in Medical Marijuana Law
Governor Mike DeWine has signed SB 57, sponsored by Senator Steve Huffman and former Senator Brian Hill, which adjusts the Ohio medical marijuana laws by authorizing the sale of
October 23: Pharmacist Legislative Day
Seeking Nominations for the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Want to make a difference? Then, consider applying for the Board of Pharmacy.
Governor DeWine signs bill legalizing CBD, hemp
August Legislative Update: Fixing the Broken Medicaid Payment Model
On July 18, Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget bill, obliterating the current pharmacy benefits system ...
Governor DeWine signs Ohio budget bill overhauling Medicaid pharmacy program!
BREAKING: State budget deal boots PBMs and reinvests in Ohio pharmacies!
June Legislative Update: Ohio lawsuit against PBM
In March, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that he was filing a lawsuit against PBM OptumRx over the nearly $16 million in alleged overcharges on prescription drugs...
May Legislative Update: CareSource announced its intent to implement a new, integrated approach...
CareSource, a leading nonprofit multi-state health plan serving government sponsored programs, announced its intent to implement a new, integrated approach...
2019 PAC Breakfast Speaker Announced!
April Legislative Update: PBM “spread pricing” in Ohio Medicaid managed care
Early this year, amid growing controversy over rising drug costs and declining pharmacy reimbursements, the state of Ohio officially ended the practice of ...
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!
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...
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
New laws and rules impacting consult agreements and emergency dispensing now in effect!
See what state legislation OPA is currently tracking
Events
September 22, 2019
The Midwest Independent Pharmacy Expo
Makoy Center, 5642 Center St., Hilliard, Ohio 43026
October 15, 2019
11:00AM
Live Webinar: Required OSHA Training for Immunizing Pharmacists
October 23, 2019
8:30AM-5:00PM
Pharmacist Legislative Day 2019
November 3, 2019
8:00AM-5:15PM
2019 OPA Midyear Meeting - Embracing a Changing Pharmacy Practice
Makoy Center, 5462 Center Street, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
November 14, 2019
Pharmacist Training Program for Long-Acting Injectables
OPA Office - 2674 Federated Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
