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MA H2387
Relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require the development and implementation of a statewide plan to ensure the availability of prescription medication during a state of emergency declared by the governor. The key provisions of the plan include: (1) allowing early refills of prescriptions if the current supply is not expected to last beyond 10 days of the emergency declaration, with pharmacist confirmation; (2) providing road access to vehicles delivering medications to pharmacies and hospitals; (3) coordinating among pharmaceutical industry stakeholders; (4) avoiding duplicative supply chain infrastructure; and (5) creating a safety net system to assist people in locating prescription medication during the emergency.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2387 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2387.pdf |
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