Are you familiar with the components of the recently-passed Coronavirus Relief Bill? Stay up-to-date on what’s relevant for your independent pharmacy regarding COVID-19. NCPA has provided an informative video featuring CPA Scotty Sykes, as well as a written summary of the bill that highlights provisions relevant to your pharmacy. These include updates on a 2nd PPP loan, expansion of PPP forgiveness, expansion of Employee Retention Tax Credit, and more.

Kavanaugh Pharmacy in Little Rock, AR is the first pharmacy in the state to open a COVID-19 vaccination center and start immunizing healthcare workers. These include healthcare workers who are not currently being offered the vaccine through their workplace, including some dental clinics, eye clinics, pediatric clinics, dermatology offices, and home healthcare workers. As the Department of Health authorizes other groups of people to get the vaccine, the center will begin accommodating those as well.

NCPA is hosting a webinar going over the updates to mitigating legal risk and managing staff during the time of Covid-19, including what you can and cannot legally require of staff regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. It will also cover year-end considerations pertaining to the CARES Act and PPP loans. This webinar offers 1.5 Hours of CE. It will be held Thursday, December 17th at 7:00 PM CST. Click the link below to register.

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs issued guidance on preparation for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The guidance includes considerations such as quantity dispensed, days supply, and claim submissions. It also includes use case examples. Although the vaccine will be free, pharmacists are allowed to charge a vaccine administration fee. Read the full guidance below for more information.