SB 533 - Eigel, Bill
Modifies a provision relating to maintenance medication filled by pharmacists
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2089S.01I
Title
SB 533
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2017
Committee
Current Status
Hearing Cancelled S Health and Pensions Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 533 - Current law provides that dispensing of maintenance medication based on refills authorized by the physician or prescriber on the prescription be limited to no more than a 90 day supply of the medication and the patient must have already been prescribed the medication for 3 months. This act provides that the supply limitations shall not apply if the prescription is issued by a practitioner located in another state and dispensed to a patient located in another state. Additionally, the supply limitations shall not apply if the prescription is dispensed directly to a member of the United States Armed Forces serving outside the United States.
JAMIE ANDREWS