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This bill modifies existing South Dakota law concerning the practice of pharmacy by updating definitions, clarifying rules for pharmacy operations, and introducing provisions for remote drug delivery. Key changes include defining terms like "biological product" and "interchangeable biological product" to align with federal standards, and empowering the Board of Pharmacy to create rules for various aspects of pharmacy practice, including computerized systems and the registration of pharmacy technicians. The bill also clarifies requirements for obtaining and renewing pharmacy licenses, specifying conditions for non-pharmacist owners and outlining procedures for changes in ownership or the pharmacist-in-charge, with associated fees and deadlines. Importantly, it introduces the allowance for licensed pharmacies to use "remote drop sites" for delivering prescription drugs to patients, provided these sites are supervised by the pharmacist-in-charge and the drugs remain under the pharmacy's control, without requiring the drop site itself to be separately licensed. Additionally, the bill repeals a section of existing law related to pharmacy licenses and clarifies that delivery of drugs by courier, mail, or remote drop site under pharmacist supervision is not a violation of the chapter.

Health and Social Services

Health and Human Services (Senate)

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26660