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MN HF4123

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Nick Zerwas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 151.19, subdivision 1, to modify pharmacy licensing requirements in the state.

  • Requires pharmacies operating outside Minnesota that dispense medications to state residents to obtain separate licenses and pass inspections conducted by the board or provide inspection reports from their home state within 24 months.

  • Out-of-state pharmacies must disclose corporate officers and pharmacists involved in dispensing to Minnesota residents, maintain retrievable records, and agree to cooperate with the board.

  • Out-of-state pharmacies must provide toll-free telephone service at least 6 days per week for 40+ hours weekly, with the number disclosed on drug labels, and must offer unit-dose packaging for long-term care facility residents upon request.

  • Pharmacies using websites to dispense legend drugs or assist in obtaining prescriptions must be verified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

Legislative Description

Pharmacy licensure requirements modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform

3/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Reform3/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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