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ME LD239

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradlee Farrin

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds "remote dispensing site" as a new category of pharmacy licensure under Maine law (32 MRSA §13751)

  • Maine Board of Pharmacy must adopt rules establishing licensure criteria for remote dispensing sites by June 30, 2026

  • Remote dispensing sites must demonstrate the geographic area lacks adequate access to retail pharmacy services for the general public

  • Licensed pharmacists may provide supervision, drug regimen review, and patient counseling through telehealth services at these sites

  • Rules must establish minimum pharmacy technician staffing levels and procedures for record keeping, security, and surveillance before any remote dispensing site can operate

Legislative Description

An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services1/16/2025

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