California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 1379 — Pharmacy: remote services.

Last action — April 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

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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 2021-2022 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.

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Summary

The Controlled Substances Act regulates, among other matters, the dispensing by prescription of controlled substances, which are classified into schedules, and the Pharmacy Law regulates, among other matters, the dispensing by prescription of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices, which also include controlled substances. Existing law authorizes a prescriber, a prescriber's authorized agent, or a pharmacist to electronically enter a prescription or order from outside of a pharmacy or hospital, as specified, except for prescriptions for controlled substances classified in Schedules II, III, IV, or V. Under existing law, a violation of these provisions is a crime. This bill would extend the authority to remotely enter a prescription or order to include prescriptions for controlled substances classified in Schedules II, III, IV, or V. The bill would also authorize a pharmacist working for a hospital pharmacy to perform various services remotely, as specified, on behalf of a hospital pharmacy located in California and under the written authorization of a pharmacist-in-charge. The bill would condition this authority on specified actions by the hospital pharmacy for which the pharmacist performs those services, including obtaining the consent of the pharmacist, developing and training the pharmacist on policies and procedures for the performance of those services, and taking specified steps to ensure the security of the information processed and the integrity of the hospital pharmacy's system. Because violation of these provisions would be a crime, this 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. April 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

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

  3. Set for hearing April 18.

  4. Referred to Com. on B., P. & E.D.

  5. From printer.

  6. Article IV Section 8(a) of the Constitution and Joint Rule 55 dispensed with February 7, 2022, suspending the 30 calendar day requirement.

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

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1379 do?
The Controlled Substances Act regulates, among other matters, the dispensing by prescription of controlled substances, which are classified into schedules, and the Pharmacy Law regulates, among other matters, the dispensing by prescription of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices, which also include controlled substances. Existing law authorizes a prescriber, a prescriber's authorized agent, or a pharmacist to electronically enter a prescription or order from outside of a pharmacy or hospital, as specified, except for prescriptions for controlled substances classified in Schedules II, III, IV, or V. Under existing law, a violation of these provisions is a crime. This bill would extend the authority to remotely enter a prescription or order to include prescriptions for controlled substances classified in Schedules II, III, IV, or V. The bill would also authorize a pharmacist working for a hospital pharmacy to perform various services remotely, as specified, on behalf of a hospital pharmacy located in California and under the written authorization of a pharmacist-in-charge. The bill would condition this authority on specified actions by the hospital pharmacy for which the pharmacist performs those services, including obtaining the consent of the pharmacist, developing and training the pharmacist on policies and procedures for the performance of those services, and taking specified steps to ensure the security of the information processed and the integrity of the hospital pharmacy's system. Because violation of these provisions would be a crime, this 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 1379?
SB 1379 is sponsored by Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1379?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 1379?
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