Bill > H2447

This bill modifies an existing law regarding prescription medication, specifically focusing on testosterone therapy. The proposed change allows healthcare providers to prescribe and pharmacies to dispense up to a 90-day supply of testosterone therapy medication in a single prescription, provided the medication is deemed medically necessary. The medical necessity will be determined by the treating clinician in consultation with the patient, and this determination must be specifically documented in both the written prescription and the patient's medical record. This modification appears aimed at improving patient access to testosterone therapy by reducing the frequency of prescription refills and potentially making treatment more convenient for patients who require ongoing hormone therapy. The bill amends a section of Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs controlled substances and prescription medications, and represents a targeted update to existing pharmaceutical dispensing regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2447