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ID H0001
Bill
AI Summary
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Pharmacists may prescribe compounds, mixtures, or preparations containing narcotic drugs meeting Schedule V requirements, specifically limited to not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams.
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Prescribing authority is restricted to a maximum of 120 cc (4 ounces) per purchaser within any 48-hour period.
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Ultimate users must be at least 18 years of age to receive pharmacist-prescribed compounds.
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Amends the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to explicitly include "limited prescribing as the board shall define in rule" alongside existing duties of interpreting, evaluating, and dispensing prescription drug orders.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to uniform controlled substances and pharmacists to provide pharmacists with the authority to prescribe certain compounds, mixtures or preparations and to provide restrictions on such authority; and to revise the definition of "practice of pharmacy."
PHARMACY BOARD
Last Action
to Health/Wel
1/18/2011