HB 471 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to pharmacists' authority to dispense insulin

HB 471 allows pharmacists to dispense an emergency supply of insulin without a new prescription, directly affecting patients facing urgent insulin shortages. The bill amends pharmacy practice laws to explicitly include "dispensing an emergency supply of insulin" as a permitted duty under section 338.740. This provision enables pharmacists to provide immediate insulin access during emergencies, such as when a patient's prescription is unavailable or delayed. It does not change insulin prescribing rules but expands pharmacists' emergency response authority. The bill focuses on improving timely insulin access for patients in need.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 10, 2024
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Jo Doll
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