House Bill No. 5 Summary

• Board of Pharmacy shall retain controlled substances prescription database information for five (5) years from the date the controlled substance was dispensed.

• Pharmacists and prescribers (except veterinarians) must annually register with the board to obtain online access to the controlled substances prescriptions database.

• Database access is limited to authorized individuals including law enforcement, practitioners, pharmacists, patients, medical examiners, coroners, and prosecuting attorneys for specified purposes.

• Practitioners and pharmacists may designate up to four (4) delegates to access the database under their supervision, including nurses, medical/office assistants, health profession students, and registered pharmacy technicians.

• Misrepresenting eligibility for database access, unlawfully disclosing patient information, or recklessly sharing login credentials constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by up to six (6) months imprisonment or a fine up to $2,000.