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MA S1173
MA S1173To authorize the dispensing of compounded prescriptions for office and institutional settings without patient- specific prescriptions
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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the dispensing of compounded prescriptions for office and institutional settings without patient- specific prescriptions. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed pharmacies, including those in other states, that are accredited by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) to prepare and distribute compounded medications for immediate use in medical offices and healthcare facilities without needing a specific prescription for each individual patient. These medications can be made in advance to ensure patients have continuous access to necessary drugs as determined by their healthcare providers. Importantly, these compounded products will not require the usual prescription labels with patient-specific information, but the pharmacy must maintain records that allow for tracking and validation of these medications according to the standards set during their accreditation process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2199 (on 03/28/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1173 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1173 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1173.pdf |
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