Massachusetts H4497 ensures access to specialty medications by licensing specialty pharmacies and regulating their operations.

Massachusetts H4497 amends the General Laws to establish licensing procedures for specialty pharmacies within the state. The bill requires these pharmacies to disclose key personnel information and maintain good standing with their respective boards of registration. It mandates that specialty pharmacies, which are defined as pharmacies engaged in dispensing specialty medications but exclude mail service pharmacies, must be licensed by the board.

Massachusetts H4497 ensures access to specialty medications by licensing specialty pharmacies and regulating their operations.

Massachusetts H4497 amends the General Laws to establish licensing procedures for specialty pharmacies within the state. The bill requires these pharmacies to disclose key personnel information and maintain good standing with their respective boards of registration. It mandates that specialty pharmacies, which are defined as pharmacies engaged in dispensing specialty medications but exclude mail service pharmacies, must be licensed by the board.