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CA AB1587

CA AB1587
Prescription drug refills: prescriber notifications.


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
06/08/2026
Crossed Over
04/23/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 4064 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to prescription drugs.

AI Summary

This bill allows pharmacists to provide a 30-day supply of a prescription drug for a life-threatening condition if the pharmacy has previously dispensed it to the patient and the patient cannot get a new prescription before running out, and it also clarifies that pharmacists will not be held liable for dispensing these emergency refills, with the notification requirement to a prescriber only applying if a prescriber is identified.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. (on 06/23/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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