The bill amends the Public Health Code by adding a new section, 7333c, which outlines the responsibilities of pharmacists when they receive lawful orders for addiction medication from prescribers. It mandates that pharmacists must make a good-faith effort to fill these orders without undue delay. If the medication is not in stock, the pharmacist is required to either expedite the ordering process or locate another pharmacy that has the medication available and transfer the order accordingly. Additionally, if a prescription for addiction medication is not filled, the pharmacist must return the prescription form to the patient upon request.

The bill also defines key terms related to the new section, including "addiction medication," which refers to controlled substances used to treat opioid use disorders, and clarifies what constitutes "undue delay" versus "valid delay." This legislative change aims to improve access to addiction treatment medications and ensure that patients receive timely care.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 333.1101, 333.25211
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211
As Passed by the Senate: 333.1101, 333.25211