IN SB0334

Pharmacists may dispense up to a 90-day supply of medication upon patient request without notifying the prescriber, provided the patient has completed an initial 30-day supply and the prescription (including refills) allows for at least a 90-day supply

The 90-day dispensing option does not apply to controlled substances or prescriptions where the prescriber indicates the quantity may not be changed

Pharmacists must inform patients whether the additional drug supply will be covered under the patient's insurance

The Health Finance Commission is directed to study mail order and Internet-based pharmacies during the 2012 legislative interim, including whether limitations should be placed on prescription drug quantities dispensed by these pharmacies

Technical amendments update cross-references in statutes governing medication returns by correctional facilities, county jails, and health facilities to reflect the new subsection lettering