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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 administering and dispensing controlled substances by certain practitioners. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve patient access to prescription medication by amending Section 9 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws. The key provisions include: (1) allowing practitioners registered under Section 7 to dispense certain prescription medications, including those not regulated under this chapter, as well as Schedule VI, II-V medications, subject to regulations on safe storage, labeling, recordkeeping, dosage, and quantity; (2) requiring practitioners to inform patients of their right to purchase the medication from any other registered practitioner before dispensing; and (3) clarifying that the bill does not restrict practitioners from dispensing any medication necessary to respond to a medical emergency.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Nick Boldyga (R)*,
Matt Muratore (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2235 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2235.pdf |
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