HB 23-1195 CO Became Law
Automated Pharmacy Dispensing System
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Summary
The act authorizes a prescription drug outlet (outlet) to operate an automated pharmacy dispensing system (system) for the purpose of dispensing prescription medications, other than controlled substances, to patients. The act requires an outlet dispensing prescription drugs through a system to: Register the system with the state board of pharmacy (board); Require a pharmacist to perform all clinical services as part of the dispensing process; Ensure that the system clearly displays the system's registration number and contact information; Locate each system at the same location as the outlet unless other criteria is met; Ensure confidentiality of health information; and Ensure that the system is accessible to persons with disabilities. An outlet may operate a system in the same or different location than the outlet if it is: Under the supervision and control of the outlet; Installed in a place and manner where it cannot be removed or accessed without authorization; and Located in a secure location. The act also requires each outlet operating a system: To develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures to ensure the proper, safe, and secure functioning of the system; Inside the premises of a retail business to only operate during the hours that the outlet is closed; and To make all transaction information readily available for review and inspection by the board. APPROVED by Governor May 1, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors (4)
- Dafna Michaelson Jenet · primary
- Matt Soper Republican · primary
- Joann Ginal · primary
- Barbara Kirkmeyer Republican · primary
Action history (20)
- May 1, 2023 Governor Signed · executive
- Apr 26, 2023 Sent to the Governor · executive
- Apr 26, 2023 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
- Apr 25, 2023 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
- Apr 13, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · lower
- Apr 6, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Apr 5, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Apr 4, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Apr 3, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Apr 1, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Mar 31, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Mar 30, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
- Mar 29, 2023 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
- Mar 28, 2023 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
- Mar 23, 2023 Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
- Mar 6, 2023 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services · upper
- Mar 3, 2023 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
- Mar 2, 2023 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · lower
- Feb 28, 2023 House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
- Feb 13, 2023 Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance · lower
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