Introduced
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To revise some of the legal restrictions on what pharmacists may and may not do in their practices until June 1, 2020. Among other things the bill would allow dispensing an emergency refill of up to a 60-day supply of a prescription drug other than a controlled substance; operating temporarily at a remote location; dispensing drugs as needed to treat an individualph with COVID-19; substituting a therapeutically equivalent drug for a drug with a critical shortage; overseeing a pharmacy technician and other staff remotely; and allowing an out-of-State pharmacy, manufacturer, or distributor licensed in another state to do business in Michigan.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To revise some of the legal restrictions on what pharmacists may and may not do in their practices until March 31, 2021. Among other things the bill would allow dispensing an emergency refill of up to a 60-day supply of a prescription drug other than a controlled substance; operating temporarily at a remote location; dispensing drugs as needed to treat an individual with COVID-19; substituting a therapeutically equivalent drug for a drug with a critical shortage; overseeing a pharmacy technician and other staff remotely; and allowing an out-of-State pharmacy, manufacturer, or distributor licensed in another state to do business in Michigan.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify that March 31, 2021 is the expiration date for the bill's provisions.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To revise some of the legal restrictions on what pharmacists may and may not do in their practices until March 31, 2021. Among other things the bill would allow dispensing an emergency refill of up to a 60-day supply of a prescription drug other than a controlled substance; operating temporarily at a remote location; dispensing drugs as needed to treat an individual with COVID-19; substituting a therapeutically equivalent drug for a drug with a critical shortage; overseeing a pharmacy technician and other staff remotely; and allowing an out-of-State pharmacy, manufacturer, or distributor licensed in another state to do business in Michigan.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
