MO HB1997

Repeals and replaces sections 338.333, 338.335, and 338.337 of Missouri law regarding wholesale drug distributor and pharmacy distributor licensing requirements.

Allows wholesale drug distributors to operate multiple distribution sites under a single license if drugs are delivered only on a consignment basis as defined by the board.

Exempts wholesale drug distributors with in-state licensed facilities from obtaining separate licenses for out-of-state distribution sites that ship only medical devices to Missouri if those out-of-state sites comply with their respective state licensing laws.

Permits out-of-state drug manufacturers that are FDA-approved, maintain current FDA approval, have provided recent FDA inspection reports to the board, and are licensed in their home state to register with the Missouri board of pharmacy and pay a filing fee instead of obtaining a full wholesale drug distributor license.

Requires Missouri wholesale drug distributors receiving medical device shipments from unlicensed out-of-state facilities to take responsibility for all shipments received.