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HI HB651

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 329 by adding definitions consistent with federal law and clarifying conditions for electronic transmission of prescriptions

  • Permits medical practitioners to electronically prescribe controlled substances and transmit prescriptions directly to the patient's pharmacy of choice

  • Electronic prescriptions eliminate issues associated with forgeries, lost prescription documents, and illegible handwriting

  • Clarifies violations of prohibited acts related to electronic prescription transmission

  • Received support from the Department of Health, Department of Public Safety, Kaiser Permanente, CVS Caremark, and the Hawaii Medical Association

Legislative Description

Electronic Prescriptions; Controlled Substances; Drug Enforcement Administration

Last Action

Act 020, 4/18/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).

4/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/22/2013
Health3/7/2013
Judiciary2/15/2013
Health2/6/2013
Public Safety1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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