SB102 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Pharmacy Board, prescriptions, dispensing and compounding, intern or extern permits for college students and graduates serving internships, restrictions, fees, Sec. 34-23-50 am'd.

Summary

SB102 lets the Alabama Board of Pharmacy issue pharmacy intern/extern permits so students and graduates can compound or dispense prescriptions under direct supervision.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to issue pharmacy intern/extern permits that allow a student or graduate to compound and dispense prescriptions while under the immediate direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist at a registered pharmacy. It sets who can apply (degree-holders or students in recognized schools), adds application and background-check requirements, and establishes permit expiration (Dec 31 of odd-numbered years) with renewal rules and penalties for late renewal. It also defines what 'immediate direct supervision' means and allows licensed pharmacists to distribute or dispense controlled substances during the permit period.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacy interns and externs: may obtain an intern/extern permit to compound/dispense under direct supervision, with eligibility criteria, application steps, fees, and renewal requirements.
• Licensed pharmacists and pharmacies: must provide the required supervision of interns/externs and are affected by the new permit framework and the provision allowing controlled-substance distribution during the licensed period.

Key Provisions

• The board may issue a pharmacy intern/extern permit that authorizes compounding and dispensing under immediate direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist on the premises of a permitted pharmacy.
• Eligibility includes: (a) graduates with a professional degree in pharmacy or (b) students enrolled in a recognized school of pharmacy pursuing education as a pharmacist; applicants must be of good moral character and legally present in the U.S.; they must not have engaged in conduct violating the chapter.
• Initial application process requires a form, with an initial fee not more than $100, and a required background check at the applicant's expense.
• Permits expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal is required by December 31 of the renewal year, with a renewal fee not more than $100 and a late penalty if renewal is late.
• Immediate direct supervision means at least one pharmacist is personally present or on call and available for consultation at all times on the premises.
• The board may require a background check as part of the initial application process.
• Notwithstanding other laws, licensed pharmacists may distribute or dispense controlled substances during the biennial period for which they are licensed.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of