Permits pharmacists to dispense emergency supplies of certain chronic maintenance drugs without a current prescription.

This bill allows pharmacists to dispense emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drugs without a current, valid prescription under specific conditions. The pharmacist must attempt but fail to obtain refill authorization from the prescribing practitioner, determine that refusal to provide the drug would endanger the patient's health, ensure the drug is not a controlled substance, and adhere to a 30-day supply limit. The pharmacist must also fulfill all documentation and other requirements set by the Board of Pharmacy.

Permits pharmacists to dispense emergency supplies of certain chronic maintenance drugs without a current prescription.

This bill allows pharmacists to dispense emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drugs without a current, valid prescription under specific conditions. The pharmacist must attempt but fail to obtain refill authorization from the prescribing practitioner, determine that refusal to provide the drug would endanger the patient's health, ensure the drug is not a controlled substance, and adhere to a 30-day supply limit. The pharmacist must also fulfill all documentation and other requirements set by the Board of Pharmacy.