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MI SB0166
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists to dispense prescription drugs from out-of-state or Canadian prescribers without requiring verification that the prescriber is authorized under that state or province's laws, specifically for advanced practice registered nurses and physician's assistants.
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Permits pharmacists to dispense drugs from out-of-state or Canadian prescribers if the pharmacist determines the prescription is authentic, appropriate for treating an acute/chronic/recurrent condition, and issued pursuant to an existing prescriber-patient relationship (with exceptions for veterinarians).
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Enables remote pharmacy pharmacists to dispense drugs based on digital images of prescriptions received at remote locations after reviewing and verifying the exact digital image before dispensing.
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Allows pharmacists to dispense additional quantities of non-controlled prescription drugs (up to the total dosage units authorized by the prescriber) without additional refills when the pharmacist determines it is appropriate for the patient.
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Effective date: Sine Die (end of legislative session).
Legislative Description
Health: pharmaceuticals; dispensing prescription drug or device requirements; expand to include prescriptions from out-of-state prescribers under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 16106, 17708 & 17751 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16106 et seq.).
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0080'22
5/24/2022