The Pandemic MOU: What it Means for NYS Pharmacies

Many experts view future influenza pandemics as inevitable. Pharmacies are perfectly positioned to be a key line of defense. For that reason—building on a model from the CDC and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials —the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has adapted a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, that sets up the framework for pharmacies to play a front-line role in the fight against pandemics. Click on the FAQs below to find out more, or read the MOU itself.

• Why do we need an MOU just for pandemics?
• How will the MOU help?
• Who can participate?
• What does the MOU roadmap look like?
• What if I already have agreements for closed PODs?
• What will I have to do as a community pharmacist?
• What will NYSDOH do?
• Will we need non-patient specific orders?
• What about payment?
• How do I find out more?

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