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MO HB496
Bill
Status
2/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Adds "veterinarian" definition to Missouri pharmacy law, recognizing practitioners holding a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from accredited schools or holding an EDFVG certificate from the AVMA.
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Permits licensed veterinarians to compound, administer, prescribe, or dispense legend drugs (controlled substances under 21 U.S.C. Section 353) for use in animals without requiring a pharmacy permit.
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Expands the Board of Pharmacy's advisory committee from five to six members, adding a licensed veterinarian recommended by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to review rules on drug distributors and veterinary legend drugs.
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Allows pharmacists to consult with veterinarians and their clients about legend drugs and safe drug use, establishing a framework for pharmacy-veterinary collaboration.
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Clarifies that provisions regulating legend drug sales and purchases apply to veterinary pharmaceutical products, ensuring veterinary drugs remain subject to pharmacy board oversight.
Legislative Description
Allows licensed veterinarians to administer or prescribe legend drugs for use in animals and changes the membership of an advisory committee of the Board of Pharmacy regarding drug distributors
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3/30/2011