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MN HF2510
Bill
Status
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tom Anzelc
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to license physicians under Chapter 147 to dispense drugs in limited service pharmacies located in federal health professional shortage areas.
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Establishes that pharmaceutical care is deemed unavailable if the dispensing pharmacy is located in a health professional shortage area, qualifying it for physician dispensing.
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Allows licensed physicians to dispense drugs annually with board-adopted rules governing the practice, and exempts them from certain pharmacy licensing requirements if they certify prescriptions per Minnesota Rules Part 6800.3100.
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Permits certified pharmacy technicians to assist physicians in dispensing operations under physician supervision, which does not require physical presence if a physician or pharmacist is available electronically or by telephone.
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Preserves existing physician dispensing rights under Section 151.37 and Minnesota Rules Parts 6800.9950-6800.9954.
Legislative Description
Physician drug dispensation licensure in pharmacies located in health professional shortage areas authorized.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform
2/27/2012