NJ S2298

Internet pharmacies must obtain a permit from the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy before dispensing or delivering prescription drugs to New Jersey patients, with corporate headquarters required to be in the United States

Prescriptions obtained via the Internet require a bona-fide practitioner-patient relationship, including a documented physical examination, diagnosis, therapeutic plan discussion, and follow-up care availability

Civil penalties for violations include $25,000 per occurrence for pharmacies and $5,000 per occurrence for pharmacists, with consumers entitled to $10,000 in liquidated damages per violation plus compensatory damages for injuries

Internet pharmacies cannot fill prescriptions for Schedule II-V controlled dangerous substances unless the prescription is in writing and signed by the practitioner

Pharmacies certified under the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites program are exempt from permit requirements if certification is submitted to the board