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AL SB76
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
J.T. Waggoner
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AI Summary
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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.
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Permits pharmacies holding a permit issued for that purpose to operate automated dispensing systems in skilled nursing facilities pursuant to Board-adopted rules.
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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.
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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