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MN HF2512

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roz Peterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 90-day supply of prescription drugs after a patient completes an initial 30-day supply and returns for a refill, provided the pharmacist exercises professional judgment.

  • Requires that the total quantity of dosage units dispensed not exceed the remaining refills authorized by the prescriber.

  • Waives the initial 30-day supply requirement if the prescription has previously been filled with a 90-day supply.

  • Prohibits pharmacists from exceeding prescribed dosage units if the prescriber specifies medical necessity restrictions on the prescription.

  • Prohibits 90-day supplies for controlled substances as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 152.01, subdivision 4.

Legislative Description

Pharmacist dispensation of a 90-day supply of a prescription drug allowed.

Last Action

HF indefinitely postponed

5/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Reform3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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