Massachusetts H4944 allows pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergencies if a patient cannot obtain it from their practitioner.

Massachusetts H4944 amends state laws to allow pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergency situations when a patient cannot obtain it from their practitioner. This applies to both public and private insurance plans. Pharmacists must use their professional judgment to determine if the insulin is essential to sustain the patient's life or continue therapy for a chronic condition. The commissioner of public health will create rules for this provision. The bill also limits the number of times a pharmacist can dispense insulin to the same patient in a six-month period.

Massachusetts H4944 allows pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergencies if a patient cannot obtain it from their practitioner.

Massachusetts H4944 amends state laws to allow pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergency situations when a patient cannot obtain it from their practitioner. This applies to both public and private insurance plans. Pharmacists must use their professional judgment to determine if the insulin is essential to sustain the patient's life or continue therapy for a chronic condition. The commissioner of public health will create rules for this provision. The bill also limits the number of times a pharmacist can dispense insulin to the same patient in a six-month period.