HB82 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy regulates the manner in which a licensed pharmacist may dispense a different drug or brand of drug than that ordered or prescribed without the express permission of the person ordering or the prescriber.
This bill would authorize licensed pharmacists to dispense a substitute biological product for certain biological products that have been identified as interchangeable or therapeutically equivalent by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
To amend Sections 34-23-1 and 34-23-8, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and the dispensing of substitute drugs or brands of drugs by licensed pharmacists; to authorize licensed pharmacists to dispense substitutes for certain biological products identified as interchangeable or therapeutically equivalent by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB82 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature