This bill amends the definition of "compounding" in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.01, subdivision 35, to exempt the use of flavoring agents in drug preparation. Specifically, it states that compounding does not include the use of a flavoring agent to enhance the taste of a drug. This change aims to clarify the regulations surrounding drug compounding and ensure that the addition of flavoring agents does not fall under the more stringent compounding requirements.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision that defines "flavoring agent" as a therapeutically inert, nonallergenic substance made up of inactive ingredients that is added to a drug to improve its taste and palatability. This definition helps to standardize the understanding of flavoring agents within the context of drug compounding, ensuring that pharmacists and practitioners have clear guidelines on what constitutes a flavoring agent in their practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.01