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MI SB0403
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires pharmacists to make a good-faith effort to fill lawful prescriptions for addiction medication (controlled substances to treat opioid use disorder) without undue delay
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Pharmacies that lack the medication in stock must offer to either obtain it through expedited ordering or locate and transfer the prescription to a reasonably accessible pharmacy that has it available
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Prohibits delays intended to obstruct patient access to addiction medication, while permitting valid delays required by law or commonly associated with pharmacy practice
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Mandates pharmacists return the physical prescription form to patients upon request if the addiction medication is not filled at that pharmacy
Legislative Description
Health occupations: pharmacists; dispensing certain addiction medications without undue delay; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 7333c.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Insurance
7/1/2025