Bill > S0795

This bill modifies existing Rhode Island law regarding the dispensing of controlled substances in Schedule II by allowing pharmacies to dispense a 90-day supply of non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances, which is an exception to the previous limit of only dispensing a 30-day supply at any one time. Currently, prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances become void unless dispensed within 90 days and are limited to 30-day supplies. The new provision specifically carves out an exception for non-opioid, non-narcotic substances, permitting pharmacists to provide up to a 90-day supply in a single dispensation. This change could potentially reduce the frequency of pharmacy visits for patients taking certain long-term medications, making medication management more convenient. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and it represents a targeted modification to the state's Uniform Controlled Substances Act to provide more flexibility in prescription filling for specific types of controlled substances.

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