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MO HB1372
Bill
Status
1/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Jones
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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