HB595 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Pharmacy, practice of pharmacy includes consultation regarding prescription drugs, Sec. 34-23-2 am'd.

Summary

HB595 would add pharmacist consultations about prescribed drugs to the official scope of Alabama's pharmacy practice.

What This Bill Does

It specifies that licensed pharmacists may consult with patients about prescription legend drugs prescribed by a health care provider. It also states that only qualified persons may compound or dispense prescription drugs and that pharmacies must be managed to protect the public. The law should be interpreted broadly to support these goals, and the act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed pharmacists and pharmacies, who would include consultations about prescription medications as part of their practice and must be managed to protect public health.
• Patients receiving prescription drugs and the healthcare providers who prescribe them, who would receive pharmacist consultations based on prescribed medications.

Key Provisions

• Adds a provision to Section 34-23-2 stating the practice of pharmacy includes consultation by a licensed pharmacist concerning prescription legend drugs prescribed for a patient.
• Declares that only qualified persons may compound or dispense prescription drugs and that pharmacies must be managed to protect the public, with provisions liberally construed to achieve these objectives.
• Effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health