AR SB437

Pharmacists must make a professional determination based on a pharmacist-patient relationship regarding legitimate medical and pharmaceutical need before dispensing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine products, considering factors such as prior medication history, patient screening, and other professional reassurance tools

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may review pharmacist determinations and take appropriate disciplinary action as required

Proof of age requirement for purchasing these substances is waived if the person making the sale reasonably presumes the purchaser is 25 years of age or older based on outward appearance

"Proof of age" and "proof of identity" now defined as documents issued by the United States Government or its states or territories containing a photograph or description, date of birth, current address, and functioning magnetic strip or bar code

Pharmacies and pharmacists are granted civil liability immunity for determinations made regarding age, identity, and medical need, and the Department of Health may adopt rules applying the same restrictions to additional non-prescription drugs upon recommendation of the State Board of Pharmacy