Bill > HB1540

This bill amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to introduce new requirements for individuals picking up Schedule II controlled substances (which are highly regulated prescription medications like strong painkillers, stimulants, and opioids) on behalf of another person. Specifically, when someone other than the patient receives a Schedule II controlled substance from a pharmacy, they must provide two key pieces of information: (1) identifying details for the person for whom the medication is prescribed, and (2) a photo identification. The pharmacy is then required to keep a photocopy of this identification in their file for 90 days. This new provision aims to enhance accountability and reduce potential misuse or diversion of these potentially addictive medications by creating a clear record of who is picking up the prescription and ensuring that the person collecting the medication can be verified. The bill adds these requirements to existing pharmacy regulations governing controlled substance dispensing, which already include several safeguards such as prescription limits, record-keeping requirements, and patient counseling about medication risks.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1540&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104