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MA S1497
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits retail pharmacies from reselling compounded medications, requiring dispensing only to the specific patient for whom the medication was originally compounded pursuant to a valid prescription
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Bans resale of compounded drugs labeled "not for resale" and restricts drugs labeled "office use only" to in-office administration rather than patient dispensing
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Establishes mandatory labeling requirements for outsourcing facilities, including lot/batch number, drug name, dosage form, compounding date, expiration date, storage instructions, ingredients list, and "not for resale" statement
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Requires bulk containers of compounded drugs to include ingredient lists, FDA MedWatch adverse event reporting information (www.fda.gov/medwatch, 1-800-FDA-1088), and directions for use
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Grants the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy enforcement authority, with penalties including fines, suspension, or license revocation for violations
Legislative Description
Protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
1/7/2026