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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
Passed
04/01/2022
04/01/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Pharmacists - Aids for the Cessation of Tobacco Product Use
AI Summary
This bill allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as aids for the cessation of tobacco product use. The bill requires the Maryland Board of Pharmacy to adopt regulations by September 1, 2023, establishing standard procedures for pharmacists to prescribe and dispense NRT medications, refer patients to their primary care practitioners, and maintain records of the dispensing. The bill also requires pharmacists to complete a training program approved by the Board, with an exception for those who have already undergone such training as part of their formal educational program. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320 (on 05/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0062?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_320_sb0062e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0062e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 233120/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0062_23312001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0062_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0062t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0062_ehe.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0062_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0062f.pdf |
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