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Introduced
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
In Committee
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
Crossed Over
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a pharmacist who meets the requirements of certain regulations to prescribe and dispense aids for the cessation of the use of tobacco products; requiring the State Board of Pharmacy, by September 1, 2021, to adopt regulations establishing certain procedures and conditions relating to the prescribing and dispensing of certain aids for the cessation of the use of tobacco products; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes pharmacists in Maryland who meet certain regulatory requirements to prescribe and dispense nicotine replacement therapy medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an aid for the cessation of the use of tobacco products. The bill requires the State Board of Pharmacy to adopt regulations by September 1, 2021, establishing standard procedures for pharmacists to prescribe and dispense these cessation aids, as well as the conditions under which pharmacists may do so. The regulations will also require pharmacists to complete a training program, refer patients to their primary care practitioners, and record the prescribing and dispensing of the cessation aids in the patient's electronic health record.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Antonio Hayes (D)*,
Joanne Benson (D),
Arthur Ellis (D),
Ben Kramer (D),
Obie Patterson (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Last Action
Referred Health and Government Operations (on 03/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0440?ys=2020RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 674130/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2020RS/amds/bil_0000/sb0440_67413001.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0440t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/sb0440_ehe.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/sb0440_fin.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0440f.pdf |
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