MI SB0155

Allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day emergency supply of insulin to individuals whose prescriptions have no remaining refills, if the pharmacist has previously filled an insulin prescription for that patient and determines dispensing is necessary to prevent interruption of care.

Requires pharmacists attempting to dispense emergency insulin to make reasonable efforts to contact the prescriber beforehand and document the reason, patient information, diabetes management details, and prescription evidence within their records.

Limits individuals to a maximum of 3 emergency insulin supplies per calendar year, and prohibits a second emergency supply in the same year unless the patient obtains a new qualified prescription for insulin.

Provides protection from criminal prosecution, civil liability, and administrative sanctions for prescribers and pharmacists who comply with emergency insulin dispensing requirements.

Modifies prescription definitions to include emergency insulin dispensing under section 17744f and updates prescription receipt requirements to reference section 17744f when applicable.