Missouri Pharmacy Association

04/24/2026

MPA Member Alert

04/24/2026

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Pharmacists in the 4-States say their livelihoods are at risk as major companies take more control of the drug market. They're warning that pharmacy benefit managers, better known as PBMs, have an unfair advantage when it comes to filling prescriptions. And now these companies are forcing more and m...

04/23/2026

We are thrilled to announce that after Phase II of the ASHP Residency Match, our students from the UMKC School of Pharmacy have achieved a 100% match rate!

Congratulations to all 45 of our students seeking residencies who are now matched, and thank you to all the faculty and staff members who helped each of these students along their academic journeys.

04/22/2026

We have enjoyed having the opportunity to work with Jacob during his rotation. Jacob is knowledgeable and professional! We are excited to see all he accomplishes!

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

04/21/2026

Listen to four more episodes released this morning from our talented University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis students! Which topic is your favorite?!

A brand new podcast poised to offer a wealth of valuable content for those in the pharmacy field. Follow hosts Tim Mitchell and Daniel Good as they bring you a mix of engaging, entertaining, and insightful content!

04/20/2026

Diagnosis Code Requirements for Pharmacy Claims

Starting June 1, 2026, MO HealthNet will no longer offer manual overrides for pharmacy claims rejected due to missing or incorrectly formatted diagnosis codes under the Diagnosis Code Required Policy Edit, as found in the Pharmacy Clinical Edits and Preferred Drug Lists. This update means that claims for agents included in the Diagnosis Code Required Policy Edit must include a valid, billable ICD-10 code to be processed successfully.

Please ensure the correct, billable ICD-10 diagnosis code is included on the POS transaction for these edited agents. Claims must meet the NCPDP Telecommunication Standard by entering the diagnosis code in field 492-DO, without a decimal point. If your pharmacy software currently adds a decimal, it is not fully NCPDP-compliant for MO HealthNet billing. This is a configuration issue that your software vendor can help resolve. We encourage pharmacies to reach out to their vendor or system provider as soon as possible to confirm support for NCPDP field 492-DO. Ask them to set up your system so that the decimal point is removed from the diagnosis code before submitting claims.

Note: The exact diagnosis code must be obtained from the prescriber and is subject to audit.

Contact Pharmacy Administration at 573-751-6963 or MHD.PharmacyAdmin@dss.mo.gov with questions.

04/20/2026

Check out the third episode of the UMKC School of Pharmacy Student Script! Please share this as these students worked so hard and have some really great insight/info!

Pharmacy Frontiers · Episode

04/16/2026

at the National Community Pharmacists Association Fly-In in Washington D.C.!

04/16/2026

More University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Student Podcasts! Listen and share! These students are so talented!

Let’s talk about the system!
💼 Episode 9: PBMs Uncovered dives into the hidden middlemen in pharmacy and why transparency matters.

💰 Episode 10: Breaking Cost Barriers addresses medication affordability and how pharmacists can connect patients to resources. Healthcare should be accessible — and pharmacists are advocating for that every day.

🔎 Episode 11: Pharmasearch: Beyond the Search Bar reminds us why professional guidance matters. Google can’t keep you safe — but your pharmacist can.

📦 Episode 12: Understanding Drug Shortages explains what shortages mean and how they impact patients.

Reliable information saves lives.

**Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pharmacy-frontiers/id1762888682

04/15/2026

The Missouri Pharmacy Association proudly congratulates Kim Grinston on receiving the Lester E. Hosto Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). This distinguished honor reflects Kim’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to advancing pharmacy regulation and protecting public health.

In her role as Executive Director of the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Kim has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to the profession. Her thoughtful leadership, collaborative approach, and unwavering focus on patient safety have had a meaningful impact not only across Missouri, but nationwide.

We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Kim and deeply value her partnership. She brings integrity, expertise, and vision to everything she does, and her efforts continue to strengthen the pharmacy community in our state.

Please join us in celebrating Kim on this well-earned recognition. She is truly deserving of this honor, and we are proud to support and collaborate with her. Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance

04/15/2026

Please call your State Representative to encourage their SUPPORT of HB 3009! Below is a link to a pre-written letter you can send. It takes less than a minute!

Last week HB 3009, filed by Representative Hausman, was perfected in the House. This Bill will allow pharmacies to distribute emergency prescriptions to patients who are living in an area that is experiencing a state of emergency. The Bill also includes amendments from State Representatives, including the language of SB 878. SB 878 will expand scope authority for CLIA waived tests and the writing of prescriptions for certain types of medical equipment. It will also allow for the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine upon FDA authorization for over-the-counter dispensing as well as FDA approval of a warning label.

Pre-written letter: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4078/actions/public?action_id=6735

PLEASE SHARE! www.stoppbmabuse.com has these pre-written letters for you to send, and tons of resources!

04/10/2026

More University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Student podcasts to check out! Very insightful. Please share and recognize these great students!