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MO HB1528
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Newman
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AI Summary
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Requires pharmacies to dispense valid contraceptive prescriptions without delay using normal prescription filling timeframes, or transfer the prescription to another local pharmacy of the patient's choice if requested.
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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 drug interactions, contraindications, dosage issues, and allergies without violating this duty.
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Requires pharmacies to treat customers obtaining contraceptives in a nonjudgmental manner without subjecting them to indignity, humiliation, breaches of confidentiality, or pressure regarding prescription filling.
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Mandates that persons of legal age purchasing over-the-counter emergency contraception receive prompt service consistent with normal timeframes for other nonprescription 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)
1/29/2014