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NJ A4181
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
- Pharmacists may dispense up to a 30-day emergency supply of chronic maintenance medications without a valid prescription when the pharmacy has a prior prescription record and the pharmacist cannot reach a prescriber for authorization
- Emergency dispensing is limited to non-controlled substances and requires the pharmacist to determine that withholding the drug would endanger the patient's health or welfare
- Patients may receive only one emergency supply of a particular drug per 12-month period under this provision
- Pharmacists and their employers receive civil liability protection for emergency dispensing unless their conduct constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct
- The bill takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment, with the Board of Pharmacy directed to adopt implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Permits pharmacists to dispense certain drugs in emergency without prescription.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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