SB 542, legislation that would allow a pharmacist to dispense up to a 30-day supply of medication as an emergency refill, passed both chambers unanimously and has been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf (D) for his signature. The bill amends the current statute which only allowed a 72-hour supply to be dispensed.

On December 22,2017, Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed SB 728 into law which will allow a prescriber to forego querying the Prescription Monitoring Program database when they prescribe a nonnarcotic Schedule V controlled substance that treats an epilepsy or seizure disorder to a patient. The law will be effective 60 days from the date of signing.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.