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VA HB1006
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Tran
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AI Summary
- TPA-certified optometrists may sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances directly to their own patients for treatment of eye conditions and adnexa
- Optometrists must obtain a limited-use license from the Board of Pharmacy and their premises are subject to inspection by the Department of Health Professions
- The optometrist must be physically present during dispensing, inform patients of appropriate drug use, and comply with storage, packaging, labeling, and recordkeeping regulations
- Only finished pharmaceutical products in original manufacturer packaging may be dispensed; no compounding, repackaging, or altering is permitted, and products are limited to topical, ophthalmic, or oral forms for patient self-administration
- The Board of Optometry and Board of Pharmacy may promulgate regulations to implement these provisions, with initial regulations exempt from the Administrative Process Act
Legislative Description
Schedule VI controlled substances; TPA-certified optometrists permitted to sell and dispense.
Last Action
Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations2/26/2026
Education and Health2/18/2026
Health and Human Services: Health Professions1/23/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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