Welcome to the ASCP State Issues directory page. Here you will find the latest on legislation and regulations that directly affect consultant and senior care pharmacy in the states.

Maryland

• ASCP's comments to the Maryland Department of Health on proposed new standards for pharmacist review of medication regimens of assisted living program residents. (PDF, 9-11-08)

Michigan

• Michigan Department of Community Health Proposes Refill Restriction for Narcotic Analgesics for Medicaid Patients (PDF)
• ASCP Comments to Michigan Department of Community Health on Proposed Narcotic Refill Restrictions (PDF)
• Final Michigan Policy on Refill Restrictions for Narcotic Prescriptions for Medicaid Patients (PDF)
• Michigan Summary of Comments Received on Proposed Narcotic Refill Policy, and Response to Comments (PDF)

Nebraska

Nebraska legislature introduces bill to update and improve pharmacy practice in long-term care facilities. (3-30-09)

• Bill Text (PDF)
• Supporting Information (PDF)

Nevada

• Nevada Board of Pharmacy Proposes Regulation for Oversight of Pharmacists Who Practice Outside of a Licensed Pharmacy (PDF)

Medicaid Issues

Learn about states' issues with Medicaid.

Board of Pharmacy Issues

Learn more about Board of Pharmacy Issues.

Other State Issues

Learn about issues in other states.

State Links

• National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
• National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)
• National Governors Association (NGA)
• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)