Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices.
This bill exempts drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from needing a pharmacist license when distributing dialysate drugs and devices for home dialysis treatment. It directly affects patients with end-stage renal disease who use home dialysis systems, as well as manufacturers and distributors of these specific medical supplies. The exemption applies only if the drugs/devices are FDA-approved, delivered in original sealed packaging with a physician's order, and delivered directly to patients, their designees, or healthcare providers. Manufacturers must also contract with a licensed pharmacist for weekly quality assurance checks on storage and distribution. This change streamlines access to home dialysis supplies while maintaining safety oversight.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025
Last action Jun 12, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
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Bob Singer
RRepublican
Co
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
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