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HI HB2554
Bill
Status
1/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jenna Takenouchi
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 461-9 to add staffing requirements for pharmacies regarding registered pharmacist supervision.
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Requires pharmacies to have a pharmacy intern, pharmacy technician, pharmacy employee, or retail establishment employee available to assist a registered pharmacist at all times the pharmacy is open to the public.
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Exempts on-site pharmacies located within institutional facilities from the new staffing requirement.
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Prohibits a registered pharmacist from being required to engage in pharmacy practice when the pharmacy is open if assistance is unavailable, except in independent retail establishments where an employee must be available.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Pharmacies.
Pharmacists
Last Action
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/6/2024