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MA H2472

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen LaNatra

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Retail pharmacies are prohibited from reselling compounded medications; such medications may only be dispensed to the specific patient for whom they were originally compounded pursuant to a valid prescription

  • Outsourcing facilities must label all compounded drugs with specific information including lot/batch number, drug name, dosage, compounding date, expiration date, storage instructions, ingredient list, and a "not for resale" statement

  • Compounded drugs labeled "office use only" must be administered in the healthcare office and cannot be dispensed to patients to take home

  • Violations subject retail pharmacies to disciplinary action by the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, including fines, suspension, or license revocation

  • The Board of Registration in Pharmacy is authorized to enforce the act and promulgate implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

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