This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the authority of pharmacists during declared emergencies. Specifically, it modifies the existing provisions by allowing pharmacies owned by a health system to compound and repackage prescription drugs on a nonpatient-specific basis for patients of that health system during emergencies caused by natural disasters or terrorist attacks. This change is reflected in the insertion of new language that specifies these rules must be adopted by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical adjustments, such as changing the term "one-time" to "onetime" and clarifying that a pharmacist's authority to compound or repackage prescriptions is contingent upon the continuation of the declared state of emergency. The current language regarding the dispensing of emergency refill prescriptions remains largely unchanged, except for minor edits for clarity. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the flexibility and responsiveness of pharmacies in emergency situations while ensuring that the necessary regulations are in place.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1910
House Engrossed Version: 32-1910
Chaptered Version: 32-1910