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AL SB76

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 34-23-74 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules allowing automated dispensing systems in skilled nursing facilities.

  • Permits pharmacies holding a permit issued for that purpose to operate automated dispensing systems in skilled nursing facilities pursuant to Board-adopted rules.

  • Maintains existing supervision requirements that machines must be stocked only under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and drugs dispensed only in accordance with established institutional pharmacy policy.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Pharmacy Board, prescription drugs in nursing homes, dispensing by automated dispensing systems, rule authorized, Sec. 34-23-74 am'd

Health

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Health2/5/2013

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