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ID H0004

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Corrects code references in sections 37-3201, 54-1761, 54-4702, and 54-5110 to reference section 54-1705(301) for the definition of "legend drug."

  • Revises definitions in section 54-1705 including clarifying "counseling," "drug order," "health care institutional facility," "limited service outlet," "pharmacist," and "practice of telepharmacy across state lines."

  • Updates section 54-1729 to change terminology for drug outlet classifications from "drug outlet" to specific facility types (pharmacy, manufacturer, wholesaler, veterinary drug outlet, telepharmacy across state lines, mail service pharmacy, limited service outlet).

  • Amends section 54-1733 to allow prescription drug orders to be signed and transmitted electronically and clarifies requirements for verbal transmission of orders in institutional facilities.

  • Makes technical corrections throughout the pharmacy statutes to improve clarity and consistency in terminology related to institutional facilities, drug orders, and prescription drug definitions.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to pharmacists to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to the registration of drug outlets doing business in Idaho; and to provide correct terminology.

PHARMACISTS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 135 Effective: 07/01/11

3/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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