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MN SF2135

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rosen

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Expands Board of Pharmacy powers and duties, including authority to issue cease and desist orders and conduct inspections of licensed businesses.

  • Adds comprehensive disciplinary action procedures (section 151.071) specifying grounds for discipline, forms of disciplinary action, automatic suspensions, and temporary suspension authority for pharmacists and facilities.

  • Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for pharmacies, licensees, courts, and self-reporting of disciplinary actions and violations to the board.

  • Clarifies pharmacy practice definitions including compounding, prescriptions, and protocols; allows educational institutions to purchase legend drugs for instruction; permits emergency use authorizations for drugs under FDA authority.

  • Adds several synthetic controlled substances to Schedule I, including acetyl fentanyl, alpha-PVP, and specific synthetic cannabinoids (AB-PINACA and AB-FUBINACA).

Legislative Description

Pharmacy board policy provisions modifications and clarifications; controlled substances schedules modification

Last Action

Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/27/2014
Finance3/24/2014
Judiciary3/12/2014
Health, Human Services and Housing3/3/2014

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