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MN SF2548

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rosen

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 90-day supply of prescription drugs after a patient has obtained an initial 30-day supply and returns for a refill.

  • Requires that the total quantity dispensed does not exceed the total remaining refills authorized by the prescriber and that the pharmacist exercise professional judgment.

  • 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.

  • Does not apply to controlled substances as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 152.01, subdivision 4.

Legislative Description

90-day supply of prescription drug dispensed by pharmacist authorization

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 122 05/19/16

5/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Housing3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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