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AL HB237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Beech

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

HB237 Summary

  • Amends Section 34-23-70 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow pharmacies to accept unused or expired dispensed medications solely for destruction purposes in compliance with applicable law and Board of Pharmacy rules.

  • Maintains the existing prohibition on pharmacies accepting unused portions of dispensed prescriptions for refund purposes or other non-destruction uses.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Pharmacies, prescription drugs, destruction of unused or expired dispensed medication, Sec. 34-23-70 am'd.

Pharmacies and Pharmacists

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 12:20 p.m. on May 7, 2013.

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Health4/11/2013
Health2/12/2013

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