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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedule II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically if the prescriptions need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours or may be difficult to obtain because of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill makes two primary changes to Illinois law regarding electronic prescriptions. First, it clarifies that prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances, which are drugs with a high potential for abuse and dependence, can only be transferred once between pharmacies and cannot be transferred again, aligning with federal regulations (specifically 21 CFR 1306). Second, it provides exceptions to the requirement for prescribers to issue prescriptions electronically, stating that a prescriber is not required to do so if the prescription needs to be filled outside of normal pharmacy hours or if the medication might be difficult to obtain due to drug shortages or limited pharmacy inventory. These changes are intended to ensure patient access to necessary medications while also updating rules for prescription transfers.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments (on 03/05/2026)
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