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ID H0008
Bill
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits pharmacies from wholesale distribution of drugs or devices, with limited exceptions for business sales/mergers, emergency medical needs, minimal office supplies to practitioners, and intracompany transfers.
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Requires wholesale distributors to monitor customer purchasing activity and identify suspicious ordering patterns indicating potential diversion or criminal activity related to controlled substances.
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Repeals pedigree and enforcement order requirements (sections 54-1755 and 54-1756) for drug distribution tracking.
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Revises pharmacist duties to maintain patient medication records including name, address, date of birth, medical history, allergies, and current medications for counseling purposes.
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Updates definitions and licensure requirements for wholesale distributors, including fingerprint-based criminal background checks for designated representatives and requirements for adequate processes to prevent drug diversion.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to drug distribution.
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Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 5, 2015 Session Law Chapter 28 Effective: 07/01/2015
3/5/2015