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AL SB20

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Beasley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Manufacturers, bottlers, packagers, wholesale drug distributors, and other pharmaceutical supply chain entities must obtain an annual permit from the Board of Pharmacy, effective August 1, 2017.

  • Permit fees range from $500-$2,000 for new establishments, $250-$1,000 for renewals, and $500-$2,000 for ownership transfers, with amounts determined by the board.

  • Beginning January 1, 2024, each permit holder (except outsourcing facilities) must designate a representative to register with the board, with an initial registration fee of at least $100 and annual renewal fees of at least $100.

  • Permit holders must verify that legend drug recipients are licensed healthcare providers or hold registered pharmacy permits by contacting the board office before shipping.

  • Shipping legend drugs without a valid permit carries a $4,000 civil penalty per violation; permit holders who ship drugs after receiving notice that a recipient no longer holds a permit are guilty of a misdemeanor.

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

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Healthcare2/27/2023

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