California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 1084 — Pharmacy: dispensing: controlled substances.

Last action — Referral to Com. on JUD. rescinded due to the shortened 2020 Legislative Calendar.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Pharmacy Law provides for the licensing and regulation of pharmacists by the California State Board of Pharmacy, which is within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law, except as specified, prohibits a person from possessing any controlled substance, except that furnished to a person upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, veterinarian, or another of prescribed healing arts licensees pursuant to existing law. A violation of the Pharmacy Law is a crime. This bill, with certain exceptions, on and after June 30, 2021, would require a pharmacist who dispenses in solid oral dosage form a controlled substance in Schedule II or Schedule IIN of the federal Controlled Substances Act to dispense it in a lockable vial, as defined, provide an educational pamphlet on controlled substances, and, if the lockable vial uses an alphanumeric passcode or other code, include the code in any patient notes in the database or other system used by the pharmacy in the dispensing of prescription drugs. The patient, or the patient's parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor or otherwise unable to authorize medical care, would choose the code, except as specified. The bill would require the board to develop the educational pamphlet and provide it to pharmacists in printed form. The bill would require the manufacturer of a controlled substance to reimburse the pharmacy each month for the cost of lockable vials used by the pharmacy to dispense controlled substances within 30 days of receiving a claim for reimbursement, and would require the manufacturer to pay, among other costs, the net acquisition cost of the lockable vials and dispensing costs. The bill would make the manufacturer subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day the manufacturer is delinquent in reimbursing the pharmacy. The bill would require a vendor that contracts with a pharmacy to provide lockable vials to make available at all times assistance online or through a toll-free phone number for patient use. The bill would make a prescriber not liable for adverse consequences resulting from specified events relating to the lockable vials. The bill would authorize the board to adopt regulations to carry out the bill. By expanding the scope of a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referral to Com. on JUD. rescinded due to the shortened 2020 Legislative Calendar.

  2. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & E.D.

  3. March 23 hearing postponed by committee.

  4. Set for hearing March 23.

  5. Referred to Coms. on B., P. & E.D. and JUD.

  6. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.

  7. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1084 do?
The Pharmacy Law provides for the licensing and regulation of pharmacists by the California State Board of Pharmacy, which is within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law, except as specified, prohibits a person from possessing any controlled substance, except that furnished to a person upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, veterinarian, or another of prescribed healing arts licensees pursuant to existing law. A violation of the Pharmacy Law is a crime. This bill, with certain exceptions, on and after June 30, 2021, would require a pharmacist who dispenses in solid oral dosage form a controlled substance in Schedule II or Schedule IIN of the federal Controlled Substances Act to dispense it in a lockable vial, as defined, provide an educational pamphlet on controlled substances, and, if the lockable vial uses an alphanumeric passcode or other code, include the code in any patient notes in the database or other system used by the pharmacy in the dispensing of prescription drugs. The patient, or the patient's parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor or otherwise unable to authorize medical care, would choose the code, except as specified. The bill would require the board to develop the educational pamphlet and provide it to pharmacists in printed form. The bill would require the manufacturer of a controlled substance to reimburse the pharmacy each month for the cost of lockable vials used by the pharmacy to dispense controlled substances within 30 days of receiving a claim for reimbursement, and would require the manufacturer to pay, among other costs, the net acquisition cost of the lockable vials and dispensing costs. The bill would make the manufacturer subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day the manufacturer is delinquent in reimbursing the pharmacy. The bill would require a vendor that contracts with a pharmacy to provide lockable vials to make available at all times assistance online or through a toll-free phone number for patient use. The bill would make a prescriber not liable for adverse consequences resulting from specified events relating to the lockable vials. The bill would authorize the board to adopt regulations to carry out the bill. By expanding the scope of a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors SB 1084?
SB 1084 is sponsored by Umberg, Thomas J. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1084?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1084?
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