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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), entitled "An act relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy, including the sales, use and distribution of drugs and devices at retail; and amending, revising, consolidating and repealing certain laws relating thereto," further providing for permit to conduct a pharmacy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pharmacy Act to modify the rules for transferring prescriptions between pharmacies in Pennsylvania. Specifically, it changes the language around prescription transfers by removing the previous restrictions that limited transfers to lawfully refillable drugs and drugs that were not Schedule II controlled substances. Instead, the bill now focuses on whether a drug can be transferred between pharmacies according to federal law and regulations, specifically referencing 21 CFR 1306.08, which relates to electronic prescriptions. The key change is that the determination of whether a prescription can be transferred will now be based on federal guidelines rather than state-specific limitations. This modification appears aimed at providing more flexibility for pharmacies when transferring prescriptions while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving pharmacies time to adjust to the new transfer rules.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (23)
Lisa Borowski (D)*,
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Keith Greiner (R),
Seth Grove (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 03/26/2025)
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