HB4699

LARGE PHARMACY CHAIN-INVENTORY

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4699 mandates large pharmacy chains to maintain a 14-day inventory and provide overnight shipping for prescriptions.

HB4699 amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to define "large pharmacy chain" and "retail pharmacy." It requires large pharmacy chains to ensure each retail pharmacy location maintains a sufficient inventory to cover patient needs for up to 14 days without restocking. If a patient attempts to fill a prescription that is out of stock, the pharmacy must provide timely mail-order fulfillment, including overnight shipping if necessary, to ensure no missed doses.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 27

8:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading