Bill > HB388

This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's laws regarding prescription drugs, primarily focusing on controlled substances and electronic prescribing. Key provisions include removing references to Schedule III controlled substances containing hydrocodone from medication synchronization programs and certain prescribing requirements, expanding the definition of "practitioner" to include optometrists and physician assistants licensed in other states, and exempting charitable health care practitioners from the electronic prescription mandate. It also requires practitioners and pharmacists to maintain active accounts with the electronic monitoring system when prescribing or dispensing Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances, and allows the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to enter into reciprocal agreements with federal agencies for data sharing.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb388.html