SB76 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Pharmacy Board, prescription drugs in nursing homes, dispensing by automated dispensing systems, rule authorized, Sec. 34-23-74 am'd

Summary

The bill would let nursing homes use automated drug-dispensing machines, under rules set by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.

What This Bill Does

It amends a state law to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules for automated dispensing systems in nursing facilities. It allows skilled nursing facilities to use these systems if operated by a pharmacy with a valid permit. Stocking and dispensing through the machines must be supervised by a licensed pharmacist and follow established institutional policies. The Board may adopt additional rules after consulting with the Alabama Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

Who It Affects

• Residents of nursing facilities and patients in skilled nursing facilities who may receive medications via automated dispensing systems.
• Pharmacies with permits to operate automated dispensing systems and their licensed pharmacists, who must stock and supervise the systems per Board rules.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules permitting automated dispensing systems in nursing facilities and authorizes permit-holding pharmacies to operate them in skilled nursing facilities.
• Requires automated systems to be stocked under licensed pharmacist supervision and dispensed according to established institutional policy; the Board may adopt further rules after consulting with the Alabama Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

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