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GA HB791
GA HB791Pharmacists; dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; authorize
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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Passed
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/05/2020
08/05/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes pharmacists to dispense up to a 90-day supply of maintenance medication for chronic illnesses, except for Schedule II-V controlled substances, under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day supply of any prescription medication, regardless of the date it was last filled, when the patient resides in an area under a state of emergency or hurricane warning declared by the Governor or National Weather Service. This is intended to prevent interruptions in drug therapy during emergencies.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective Date (on 08/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/195222.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/193947.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/192911.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/191639.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/188105.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/791 |
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