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
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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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)
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jo Doll
DDemocratic
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