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| ! | Resources on Pharmaceuticals Access and Costs 2013 | Reports | 4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14419 | 14419 | A compendium of external reports, resources and opinions about prescription drug policy, compiled by NCSL for use by state policymakers. |
| ! | PHARMACEUTICALS: Facts, Policies and NCSL Resources | Reports | 4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14523 | 14523 | This compendium describes a range of facts and policy resources about states and pharmaceuticals. |
| | State Medical Marijuana Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19587 | 19587 | In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow for the medical use of marijuana. Since then, 16 more states and the District of Columbia have enacted similar laws, for a total of 17 states and the District of Columbia. This article offers a listing of states with medical marijuana laws. |
| | Medicare Prescription Drugs-NCSL Legislative Tools, 2012-2013 | Reports | 5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14435 | 14435 | The Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program started January 1, 2006. Dual eligibles and persons newly eligible for Medicare (turning age 65, etc) may sign up throughout the year. |
| | Prevention of Prescription Drug Overdose and Abuse | Reports | 4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13853 | 13853 | State policies related to prevention of prescription drug overdose and abuse. |
| | State Regulation of compounding pharmacies | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 4/16/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25421 | 25421 | Learn about state regulation of compounding and specialty pharmacies, with laws, pending bills and the FDA role. |
| | Lower Drugs Costs in the Medicare Coverage Gap, 2012-2013 | Reports | 2/25/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19945 | 19945 | Lower Drugs Costs in the Medicare Coverage Gap, with discounts up to 52.5% on some brand name products, as provided by the Affordable Care Act, updated for 2012 and 2013 Benefits |
| | State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs | Reports | 2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14334 | 14334 | The report provides in-depth descriptions of state-sponsored prescription drug subsidy and discount programs in over 40 states, most authorized or operational for 2012. It includes features for policymakers, health professionals and consumers. |
| | Marketing and Advertising of Pharmaceuticals | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14461 | 14461 | This report describes state laws and actions to restrict or require disclosures of drug marketing over the past decade. |
| | Bulk Purchasing of Prescription Drug - NCSL 2012 | Reports | 1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14464 | 14464 | This report describes state-based prescription drug bulk purchasing laws and programs in 30+ states. Most operational programs focus on Medicaid purchases. Two states have opened programs to the general public. Other initiatives use inter-state cooperation for evidence-based evaluation of drug products. |
| | Medication Adherence: Taking Pills as Ordered | Reports | 11/15/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20287 | 20287 | Medication Adherence: Taking Pills Safely as Ordered |
| | [Cost Brief] Prescription Drugs Overview, Generics, Brands & Purchasing Agreements- Health Cost Containment | Reports | 11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19934 | 19934 | Prescription Drugs Overview; Use of Generics and Brand Name Discounts; Prescription Drug Agreements and Volume Purchasing |
| | State Prescription Drug Return, Reuse and Recycling Laws - NCSL | Reports | 9/30/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14425 | 14425 | This report describes programs and laws in 39 states that establish Prescription Drug Return, Reuse and Recycling Laws, benefiting other patients. |
| | Generic Retail Drug Pricing and States | Reports | 9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14440 | 14440 | This report describes retail-based marketing of $4 generics and related efforts, and lists state laws that allow or restrict such approaches. |
| | Emergency Contraception State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14420 | 14420 | Summary of state laws related to emergency contraception. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources. |
| | [Summit 2012] Phamaceuticals: What's Ahead | Multimedia | 8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25137 | 25137 | From drug shortages and misuse to their life saving benefits and future potential, prescription drug issues make headlines regularly. Federal health reform as enacted requires medicine to be an essential health benefit. But who will pay for which specific drugs and how much? Hear from national experts on the latest developments and options for state lawmakers to consider |
| | Medicaid Pharmaceutical State Laws and Policies, 2001-12 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/10/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14456 | 14456 | Recent Medicaid Prescription Drug Laws and Strategies, 2001-2012. A state-by-state description of statutues that modify or reform policies affecting Medicaid prescription drugs. |
| | The Federal Health Pulse | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/15/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24725 | 24725 | Information on Federal actions of concern or interest of states. |
| | Academic Detailing: Marketing Facts about Medical Treatment | Reports | 6/2/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22458 | 22458 | Academic Detailing: Marketing Facts about Medical Treatment |
| | Pharmacist Conscience Clauses Laws and Information | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14380 | 14380 | Pharmacist Conscience Clauses Laws and Information |
| | Medication Therapy Management: Health, Safety and Savings | Reports | 3/10/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19064 | 19064 | Prescription drug policy: Medication Therapy Management - combining Health, Safety and Savings. |
| | 340B Drug Pricing Program and States | Reports | 3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14469 | 14469 | The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program provides access to reduced price prescription drugs to over 12,404 health care facilities certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as "covered entities". These clinics, centers and hospitals in turn serve more than 10 million people in all 50 states, plus commonwealths and territories. |
| | Insurance Coverage for Contraception State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/23/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14384 | 14384 | Provides a 50 state summary of insurance coverage requirements for contraception. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources. |
| | The Burden of Prescription Drug Overdoses on Medicaid | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/10/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24070 | 24070 | Prescription drug abuse, misuse and overdoses are on the rise, creating not only a considerable public health problem but a heavy financial burden for Medicaid. |
| | Federal Health Legislation 2011 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14734 | 14734 | NCSL summary of pertinent federal legislation from the U.S. Congress. |
| | Archive: Notes+History for State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs | Reports | 12/31/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14031 | 14031 | Archive: Notes and history for State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs |
| | Clinical Trials: What are States Doing 2010 | Reports | 9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14331 | 14331 | Clinical trial mandates and state coverage policies |
| | [Summit 2010] Information Exchange in Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs | Meetings | 7/28/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20965 | 20965 | Information Exchange in Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Legislative 2010 Summit Session |
| | [LegisBrief] Taking Medication as Prescribed: Programs That Help | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/14/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20554 | 20554 | Taking medication properly can control or improve chronic conditions, but many patients do not follow instructions properly or do not take their prescribed doses. |
| | Archive: 2009 Prescription Drug Enacted State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/30/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18909 | 18909 | 2009 Prescription Drug Enacted State Laws, featuring 84 enacted measures in 32 states |
| | [SL Mag] A Pill Problem: Rx Abuse is Fastest Growing | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19735 | 19735 | Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing form of substance abuse. |
| | [SL Mag] National Groups Work to Curb Abuse | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19743 | 19743 | Online only story about efforts by groups to curb prescription drug abuse. |
| | [LegisBrief] Medication Therapy Management: Catching Errors, Saving Lives and Money | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19520 | 19520 | Because providers and prescribers may be unaware of all medications a patient takes, states can offer medication therapy management as a reimbursed professional service. |
| | [LegisBrief] Substituting Generic Drugs: State Roles | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18311 | 18311 | Although all states allow generic drug substitution by pharmacists, only three have laws that restrict generic substitution for brand-name drugs. |
| | Rx substitution by pharmacists-State Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14424 | 14424 | This legislative tracking report describes Condition-specific Drug Substitution Legislation, focusing on medications for Epilepsy |
| | Archive: 2008 Prescription Drug State Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14418 | 14418 | A tracking report of the 550+ substantive pharmaceutical bills considered throughout 2008, including morethan 60 measures signd into law. |
| | State Initiatives to Reduce Medication Errors-NCSL | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 1/31/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14437 | 14437 | Several laws enacted and bills considered aim to reduce medication error. They anticipate problems and use state powers to provide some solutions, 2003-2008 |
| | Archive: Federal Mental Health Parity 2008 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 10/24/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14064 | 14064 | Archive: Federal Mental Health Parity 2008 |
| | Archive: 2007 Prescription Drug State Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14423 | 14423 | 2007 Prescription Drug State Legislation - NCSL |
| | State Legislatures Magazine: Drugs: Just a Click Away, June 2007 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/14/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14536 | 14536 | State Legislatures Magazine: Drugs: Just a Click Away, June 2007 |