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AR HB1732
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
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Wholesale distributors must provide annual education to customers about controlled substances programs, suspicious activity indicators, and procedures for purchase limits or termination before taking action.
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Distributors must interview the pharmacist-in-charge and permit holder via phone, videoconference, or in person to discuss controls against diversion before limiting or terminating controlled substance sales.
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Distributors must provide at least 5 business days' notice of violations, allow customers 5 additional business days to respond, conduct onsite inspections within 14 days before termination, and provide written notice with an appeal process.
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Final termination of controlled substance sales requires minimum 15 days' notice to customers in good standing with the board, and distributors must publish the decision in local news outlets; third-party compliance consultants must be board-approved.
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Violations of these requirements constitute a violation of pharmacy law punishable by minimum $10,000 fine per violation and potentially probation or license revocation; act takes effect immediately upon Governor's approval.
Legislative Description
To Require Wholesale Distributors Of Controlled Substances To Educate, Communicate, And Provide Due Process For Licensed Professionals Before Limiting Or Terminating Sales Of Controlled Substances; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
5/1/2023