HB566 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: James E. Buskey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Prescription drugs, to provide a named federal health care center to fill certain prescriptions, Sec. 34-23-70 am'd
Summary: HB566 lets certain federally qualified health centers and public health facilities fill and deliver non-controlled prescriptions from one location to clinics for patient pickup.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 34-23-70 to authorize named federally qualified health centers and public health facilities to compound and dispense non-controlled substances at a single location and deliver the medications to clinics for patient pickup. These centers would be exempt from the rule that blocks certain pick-up arrangements, and would be allowed to fill specific prescriptions at one location with delivery to clinics, subject to Board of Pharmacy review. The change applies to the named centers listed in the bill, while other pharmacy rules stay in place. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Named federally qualified health centers listed in the bill (e.g., Birmingham Health Care, Central Alabama Comprehensive Health, Health Services, Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic/Mobile County Health Department, Franklin Primary Health Center, Quality of Life Health Services, Whatley Health Services, Central North Alabama Health Services) — they would be allowed to fill certain prescriptions at one location and deliver medications to clinics for patient pickup, with Board of Pharmacy review.
Patients served by these centers and their clinics — they would have medications delivered to clinics for pickup, potentially improving access to prescribed non-controlled drugs.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 34-23-70 to authorize named federally qualified health centers and public health facilities to compound and dispense non-controlled substances at a single location and deliver medications to clinics for patient pickup.
Explicit exemption from subsection (e) for the named centers, allowing them to fill certain prescriptions at one location and deliver to clinics, subject to review by the Board of Pharmacy.
Lists the specific named centers eligible for these provisions: Birmingham Health Care, Central Alabama Comprehensive Health, Health Services, Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic/Mobile County Health Department, Franklin Primary Health Center, Quality of Life Health Services, Whatley Health Services, and Central North Alabama Health Services.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Drugs