SB 1640 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Allows the Board of Pharmacy to waive compliance with any Missouri rule for certain nonprofit pharmacies during emergencies

SB 1640 allows Missouri's Board of Pharmacy to temporarily ignore certain state rules for nonprofit pharmacies during declared emergencies. This directly affects nonprofit pharmacies operating in Missouri when crises like natural disasters or public health events occur. The key provision gives the Board authority to waive specific regulatory requirements, such as staffing or inventory rules, to ensure these pharmacies can continue serving communities. The bill focuses on enabling flexibility during urgent situations without altering permanent pharmacy regulations.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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