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CA AB1587
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tri Ta
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AI Summary
- Amends Business and Professions Code Section 4064 to modify pharmacist notification requirements when refilling prescriptions without prescriber authorization
- Pharmacists may currently refill dangerous drug prescriptions without prescriber authorization when the prescriber is unavailable and failing to refill might interrupt patient care or harm patient well-being
- Requires pharmacists to notify the prescriber of unauthorized refills only if a prescriber is identified on the prescription
- Removes the blanket requirement that pharmacists must always notify prescribers of such refills, addressing situations where no prescriber information exists
- Introduced by Assembly Member Ta on January 15, 2026, and amended March 18, 2026; requires majority vote with no appropriation
Legislative Description
Prescription drug refills: prescriber notifications.
Last Action
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules4/23/2026
Appropriations4/7/2026
Business and Professions2/2/2026
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