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AL HB79

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Rigsby

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers, bottlers, packagers, wholesalers, and other pharmaceutical supply chain entities to obtain annual permits from the Alabama Board of Pharmacy, with fees ranging from $250 to $2,000 depending on permit type.

  • Mandates that each permit holder (except outsourcing facilities) designate and register a representative with the board starting January 1, 2024, with initial and annual registration fees of at least $100.

  • Establishes a $4,000 civil penalty for shipping legend drugs or devices into Alabama without a valid permit.

  • Requires permit holders to verify that new customers are licensed medical professionals or hold registered pharmacy permits before shipping legend drugs.

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

Legislative Description

Relating to the Board of Pharmacy; to amend Section 34-23-32 of the Code of Alabama 1975, requiring a manufacturer, bottler, packager, wholesale drug distributor, and other entities in the supply chain for pharmaceutical products to obtain an annual permit from the board; to require each permit holder to designate a representative of the permit holder who would be required to register with the board; and to provide for an additional annual registration fee.

Pharmacy Board, permit holders, required to designate a representative, qualifications, fees

Last Action

Enacted

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

State Governmental Affairs4/11/2023
Boards, Agencies and Commissions3/7/2023

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