The bill aims to enhance access to emergency insulin by allowing pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergency situations when authorization from a healthcare practitioner cannot be readily obtained. It amends various sections of the General Laws, specifically chapters 32A, 112, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G, to include provisions that permit pharmacists to dispense a supply of insulin not exceeding a 30-day supply, or the standard unit of dispensing if it exceeds 30 days. The bill emphasizes that pharmacists must use their professional judgment to determine the necessity of dispensing insulin and restricts the dispensing of insulin in this manner to once every six months for the same patient.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "emergency situation" and "pharmacists' professional judgment" to clarify the circumstances under which insulin can be dispensed. It also mandates the Commissioner of Public Health to create rules and regulations for the implementation of these provisions. The amendments ensure that insulin access is more readily available during critical times, thereby supporting patients who may face difficulties in obtaining their medication.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 32A-17G, 118E-10C, 175-47N, 176A-8P, 176B-4S, 176G-4H