Bill > HB2283

This bill allows hospitals to send certain medications in multidose containers home with patients when they are discharged, under specific conditions. Multidose containers include items like inhalers, ointments, insulin pens, eye drops, ear drops, and connected infusion devices. The medications must be labeled with the patient's name, prescriber's name, hospital information, medication details, and usage instructions, which can be prepared by a pharmacist, prescriber, or registered nurse. Controlled substances are generally prohibited from being sent home, with an exception for wearable medication delivery systems or infusion devices that are necessary during patient transport, provided the quantity is documented in the patient's medical record and the pharmacy is notified. The bill specifically states that this provision does not require additional licensing or regulatory compliance for class B hospital pharmacies. The goal appears to be improving patient convenience and continuity of care by allowing patients to take certain medications home directly from the hospital at discharge.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2283&year=2026&code=R