The bill HB2071 proposes to repeal the existing prohibition against dentists dispensing drugs for profit without being registered with the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX). Currently, dentists who violate this regulation face a civil penalty ranging from $300 to $1,000 and are prohibited from further dispensing for a specified period. The new legislation eliminates these penalties and restrictions, effectively allowing dentists to dispense drugs without the need for registration.

Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments to the language regarding the dispensing of drugs and devices, ensuring that both are included in the regulations. It maintains the requirement for proper labeling, recordkeeping, and storage of dispensed items, while also clarifying that patients must receive a written prescription that can be filled either by the dentist or a pharmacy of their choice. Overall, the bill aims to simplify the regulations surrounding drug dispensing by dentists and remove the associated penalties for noncompliance.

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