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MO HB1372

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) requiring dispensers to electronically report Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substance dispensations to the Department of Health and Senior Services, with reporting required at least every seven days.

  • Expands the supply limit for Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances from 30 days to 90 days per prescription, with exceptions for out-of-state prescriptions and armed forces members.

  • Permits pharmacists to dispense controlled substances based on out-of-state prescriptions that comply with applicable state and federal laws, and allows emergency dispensing of Schedule II drugs via oral prescription.

  • Restricts access to PDMP data to authorized prescribers and dispensers for patient care, law enforcement, professional licensing boards, and individuals requesting their own records, with penalties of Class A misdemeanor for unauthorized disclosure or knowing submission of incorrect information.

  • Establishes a two-year pilot project for reporting fraudulently obtained prescriptions to the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, with immunity for good-faith reporters and grants physician assistants authority to prescribe Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances under supervision.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the dispensing of controlled substances and establishes the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

1/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing1/19/2012

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