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MN SF3972

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Mathews

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Pharmacy licenses expire on June 30 following the date of issue and must be displayed in a conspicuous place in the pharmacy.

  • Out-of-state pharmacies dispensing medications to Minnesota residents must comply with federal law, Minnesota state law, and Minnesota Rules when serving state residents.

  • Out-of-state pharmacies must provide a 24-month inspection report from their state regulatory agency or pay for a board-conducted inspection, with the board able to deny licensure if deficiencies are not corrected.

  • Out-of-state pharmacies must disclose corporate officers and pharmacists involved in dispensing to Minnesota residents, maintain separate retrievable records, provide toll-free customer service at least 40 hours per week, and offer unit-dose packaging for long-term care facility residents upon request.

  • Pharmacies dispensing legend drugs through websites must be verified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to obtain or renew a license.

Legislative Description

Pharmacy licensure requirements modifications

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy

4/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance and Policy4/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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