Bill > HB2627

This bill modifies Arizona's pharmacy emergency response regulations by expanding the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy's authority during declared states of emergency caused by natural disasters or terrorist attacks. The bill allows pharmacists to provide emergency prescription refills in emergency situations, including a one-time emergency refill of up to a 30-day medication supply if the medication is essential to maintaining life or continuing therapy. If the emergency declaration continues for at least 21 days, pharmacists can provide one additional emergency refill. The bill also permits out-of-state pharmacists to dispense prescriptions in affected Arizona counties during an emergency if they have proof of licensure in another state and are engaged in legitimate relief efforts. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing health system-owned pharmacies to compound and repackage prescription drugs on a non-patient-specific basis during a declared emergency. The pharmacist's expanded emergency authority, including dispensing, compounding, and repackaging prescriptions, terminates when the state of emergency is officially ended.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82452