Allows pharmacists to transfer Schedule II attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prescriptions.
This bill allows pharmacists in New Jersey to transfer Schedule II prescription medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) between pharmacies, rather than requiring patients to obtain a new prescription from their doctor. Currently, Schedule II prescriptions (like ADHD medications) cannot be transferred between pharmacies, forcing patients to seek new prescriptions when their preferred pharmacy is out of stock. The bill specifically permits these transfers for ADHD prescriptions only, while requiring compliance with federal regulations. This change aims to provide greater convenience for patients who need ADHD medication but cannot fill their prescription at their usual pharmacy.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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4
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Committee
2
Jun 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jun 17, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
May 16, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
3 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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