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MO HB348
Bill
Status
1/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Requires pharmacies to dispense valid prescriptions for FDA-approved contraceptives without delay, using normal prescription-filling timeframes, or transfer/return the prescription to a local pharmacy of the patient's choice if the medication is unavailable.
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Defines "contraceptive" as all drugs or devices approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy.
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Permits pharmacists to screen for potential drug therapy problems including therapeutic duplication, drug interactions, allergies, incorrect dosage, and clinical abuse or misuse before dispensing.
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Requires pharmacies to treat customers seeking contraceptives in a non-judgmental manner without indignity, humiliation, confidentiality breaches, or pressure, and applies this requirement to over-the-counter emergency contraception purchases by persons of legal age.
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Mandates prompt service for persons of legal age purchasing emergency contraception over the counter, consistent with normal timeframes for similar in-store purchases, with violations subject to disciplinary action under section 338.055.
Legislative Description
Requires a pharmacy to fill a valid and lawful prescription for any federal Food and Drug Administration-approved drug or device to prevent pregnancy, including emergency contraceptives, without delay
Last Action
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
2/10/2011