SB 533
Modifies a provision relating to maintenance medication filled by pharmacists
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LR Number:
2089S.01I
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Last Action:
3/28/2017 - Hearing Cancelled S Health and Pensions Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 533 - Current law provides that dispensing of maintenance medication based on refills authorized by the physician or prescriber on the prescription be limited to no more than a 90 day supply of the medication and the patient must have already been prescribed the medication for 3 months. This act provides that the supply limitations shall not apply if the prescription is issued by a practitioner located in another state and dispensed to a patient located in another state. Additionally, the supply limitations shall not apply if the prescription is dispensed directly to a member of the United States Armed Forces serving outside the United States.

JAMIE ANDREWS

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