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MO HB518
Bill
Status
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Newman
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AI Summary
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Pharmacies must dispense valid, lawful contraceptive prescriptions without delay, consistent with the normal timeframe for filling other prescriptions, or transfer the prescription to another pharmacy of the patient's choice.
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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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Pharmacies must obtain contraceptives not in stock through standard ordering procedures, and pharmacists may still screen for potential drug therapy problems and interactions.
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Pharmacies must treat customers in a non-judgmental manner without subjecting them to indignity, humiliation, breaches of confidentiality, or pressure regarding contraceptive prescriptions or over-the-counter emergency contraception.
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Violations are subject to disciplinary action against the licensed pharmacy under section 338.055 of Missouri law.
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)
5/17/2013