Bill > HB471

This bill expands pharmacists' authority to dispense insulin in emergency situations by creating a new section of law that allows pharmacists to provide an emergency insulin supply without a current, valid prescription under specific conditions. Pharmacists may dispense insulin if they cannot obtain prescription refill authorization, have a record of a recent prescription for the patient, or professionally determine that refusing to dispense would endanger the patient's health. The emergency insulin supply cannot exceed the most recent prescription amount or standard package size, and the original prescriber must not have prohibited emergency refills. The bill provides legal protection for pharmacists, their employers, and prescribers from civil liability unless their actions constitute negligence or willful misconduct. Additionally, the bill requires the Board of Pharmacy to develop standard procedures and documentation requirements for emergency insulin dispensing, in consultation with other medical boards. This legislation aims to improve patient access to critical medication and provide a safety net for individuals who might otherwise be unable to obtain needed insulin due to prescription or administrative challenges.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB471&year=2025&code=R