SB156 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Pharmacy Board, members, add member who is a compounding pharmacist, appointment by Governor, Sec. 34-23-90 am'd.

Summary

The bill would add a sixth, governor-appointed member to the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy who must be a compounding pharmacist.

What This Bill Does

It increases the board size from five to six members and requires the new member to be a compounding pharmacist. The governor would appoint this member, who must spend at least 80% of their practice in compounding. The existing structure remains for the other members (three governor-appointed from hospital, independent, and chain settings, plus two members elected by the Alabama Pharmacy Association), with the new appointment process occurring prior to December 31, 2014 and then every five years or when a vacancy occurs. The measure would take effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Compounding pharmacists in Alabama who meet the requirement (at least 80% of practice in compounding) would be eligible to be the new governor-appointed board member and gain representation on the board.
• Hospitals, independent and chain pharmacies, and the Alabama Pharmacy Association (and their members) since the board’s composition would change to include an additional member and the appointment schedule, potentially affecting oversight and regulatory decisions.

Key Provisions

• Adds one additional, governor-appointed member to the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy who must be a compounding pharmacist.
• Defines compounding pharmacist as a pharmacist engaged in compounding for not less than 80 percent of their professional practice.
• Increases board size to six members and establishes appointment timing: prior to December 31, 2014, and every five years thereafter or when a vacancy occurs.
• Maintains existing appointment/election structure for the other five members (three governor-appointed from hospital, independent, and chain settings; two elected by the Alabama Pharmacy Association).
• Effective date: immediate upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of