Hurricane Isaias: Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency

On October 6, 2026, Executive Order 26-202 was issued by Governor Ron DeSantis, authorizing pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day emergency prescription refill of maintenance medication to those living in areas covered under the Executive Order. Additionally, on October 7, 2026, Emergency Order 26-001 was issued by State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD. For more information and to review Executive Order 26-202 and Emergency Order 26-001, please click here.

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The MQA FY 2024-2025 Quarter Two Performance Report is Out!

The Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to announce the release of the FY 24-25 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter Two, covering the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance’s (MQA’s) key trends in licensing, enforcement, and information, along with insights into MQA’s financials, during October 1 through Dec. 31, 2024. This comprehensive report, required by Section 456.026 (9), Florida Statutes, includes trend analyses and information tables on MQA’s three key processes of enforcement, licensing, and information, as well as current and projected cash balances and adequacy of fees.

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