The proposed bill HB2037 seeks to amend existing regulations concerning dentists who dispense drugs for profit. Currently, dentists who dispense drugs without being registered by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) face civil penalties ranging from $300 to $1,000 per transaction and may be prohibited from dispensing for a specified period, except in emergency situations. The new bill language would repeal these civil penalties and prohibitions, effectively removing the consequences for unregistered dispensing of drugs for profit.

In addition to the repeal of penalties, the bill introduces technical changes to the language regarding the dispensing of drugs and devices, ensuring that both are treated consistently in terms of labeling, recordkeeping, and storage. The bill maintains the requirement for dentists to provide written prescriptions and allows the Board to enforce rules related to the dispensing practices, but it eliminates the specific penalties that currently apply to unregistered dispensing.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1298
House Engrossed Version: 32-1298