SB 1087 Summary

• Expands Arizona State Board of Pharmacy's authority to issue nondisciplinary civil penalties for minor violations (such as failing to update contact information, missing continuing education, or late license renewal) rather than pursuing formal disciplinary action.

• Adds definitions for durable medical equipment distributors and suppliers, and remote hospital site pharmacies to the pharmacy regulatory framework.

• Modifies requirements for third-party logistics providers and full-service wholesale permittees, including fingerprint clearance card requirements for designated representatives.

• Requires the board to open investigations only when sufficient identifying information about complainants is provided and to provide notice to applicants and licensees using only information in the board's licensing database.

• Makes technical amendments to pharmacy law definitions, notice requirements, and controlled substance prescription monitoring program record retention periods.