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Register before May 16 to avoid late charges! There is still time to register for the 2008 Northwest Pharmacy Convention. The program offers 45 house of CE and numerous options for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Click on the link above or call 425-228-7171. Please view the attachment for more information about this year's dynamic program. We look forward to meeting you! Other NW Convention Reminders: Let us know of MPA members and industry friends we have lont in 2007/2008: The MPA Board is asking for your help to identify members, former members or Montana pharmacy friends that may have passed on since the MPA 2007 Annual Meeting. We would like to acknowledge and remember these individuals during our upcoming meeting and want to make sure we do not leave anyone out. Please forward the names to us by fax at 406-442-8018. Student Scholarships: If you are interested in providing funding for a "student registration scholarship" to offset the cost for a Montana student to attend the NW Convention, call the MPA office at 406-449-3843. Past President Breakfast - Sunday, June 1, 2008: former MPA presidents attending the NW Convention are reminded of the Past President's Breakfast at 7:00 am on Sunday, June 1, at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Educational Poster Presentation: The Washington association has informed us that they still have space for members interested in developing an educational poster at the NW Convention. The poster project is a yearly event where individuals can display educational pharmacy information or findings with others in their field. For more information contact Bonnie Stark of WASPA. The Coeur d'Alene Resort offers a spectacular waterfront location, shopping, outdoor activities, and first-class facilities, including a world-renowned golf course and exquisite spa. Make your reservations now to take advantage of our great convention rates. Call (800)688-5253 by May6 and be sure to let reservations know that you are with the Northwest Pharmacy Convention. Standard Park Wing Tower Register Today! |
Update Beginning April 1, 2008, Montana Medicaid will require WRITTEN Medicaid prescriptions to be written on Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads that meet the following criteria:
Beginning October 1, 2008, the Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads must contain all 3 characteristics as mandated by CMS. In addition, also beginning April 1, 2008, Medicaid and MHSP claims will require a "Prescription Origin Code:"
Pharmacies may fill the full prescription of covered outpatient drugs written on non-compliant prescription pads, or a portion thereof at the pharmacist's discretion. However, pharmacies must verbally confirm the non-compliant prescription and document the call on the face of the prescription, or obtain a faxed, electronic, or compliant written prescription within 72 hours of the date the prescription was filled. Most systems have the "origin code" feature easily accessible when you ENTER A NEW PRESCRIPTION, including QS1 systems and McKesson systems. You may visit www.MTPharmacist.org (In the Spotlight) or www.mtmedicaid.org for more information. In addition, you may find a link on either site for a list of CMS approved pad vendors (including one in Great Falls, and one in Helena). Any questions regarding this notice can be directed to:
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