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OK HB2946
Bill
Status
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
David Derby
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AI Summary
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Permits pharmacists to dispense additional quantities of maintenance medications beyond the original prescription if documented patient request is provided.
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Allows additional dispensing up to the total dosage units authorized by the prescriber and any refills, not to exceed a 90-day supply.
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Requires either that the medication was previously prescribed for at least one year or that the prescriber approved the 90-day supply.
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Defines "maintenance medications" as noncontrolled medications for stable chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and similar conditions.
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Effective date: November 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Professions and occupations; permitting pharmacist exercising professional judgment with documented patient request to dispense additional quantities of maintenance medications; effective date.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
3/15/2012