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AR HB1186

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Malone

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes pharmacist requirement from "shall" to "may" when making professional determinations about legitimate medical need for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine products before dispensing (except under valid prescription)

  • Exempts products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine in liquid, liquid capsule, or liquid gel capsule form from sales limits if limited to 3 packages per transaction with maximum 96 capsules or 3 grams per package

  • Expands acceptable proof of age and identity to include Department of Finance and Administration identification cards and U.S. Department of Defense military identification cards with photograph, date of birth, and functioning magnetic stripe or bar code

  • Requires Arkansas's real-time electronic logbook or tracking system for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine to interface and share data with other state logbook systems designed to track and enforce purchase limits

Legislative Description

An Act To Clarify The Role Of Pharmacists With Regard To And To Improve The Process For Identifying Purchasers Of Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Or Phenylpropanolamine.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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