Bill > HB609

This bill modifies provisions related to health care providers, specifically focusing on controlled substances, drug definitions, and pharmacy services in hospitals. The bill updates definitions in Section 195.010, including clarifying terms like "acute pain," "controlled substance," and "drug paraphernalia," and expands the definition of "hospital" to include outpatient facilities owned and operated by hospitals. In Section 195.030, the bill maintains regulations for manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing controlled substances, with a new provision allowing hospitals to obtain separate registrations for outpatient facilities that deliver behavioral health or substance abuse services. Section 338.165 revises authority for pharmacy services in hospitals, giving the Department of Health and Senior Services sole authority to promulgate rules governing pharmacy services, while allowing the Board of Pharmacy to inspect certain pharmacy areas and maintain authority over specific pharmacy-related regulations. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to review and make recommendations on rules related to hospital pharmacy services, ensuring input from various pharmacy and hospital organizations. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for controlled substance management, hospital pharmacy operations, and medication dispensing.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB609&year=2025&code=R