This bill amends section 71-7455 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, specifically addressing the requirements for wholesale drug distributors regarding the distribution of prescription drugs. A significant change is the introduction of a provision that allows wholesale drug distributors participating in the Prescription Drug Donation Program Act to be exempt from maintaining a paper or electronic pedigree for the drugs they distribute. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the department will develop standards for electronic pedigrees, but these will not be required until July 1, 2008.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new provisions for the dispensing of prescription drugs during a state of emergency declared by the Governor. It allows the department to receive and dispense prescription drugs and supplies through licensed personnel to individuals affected by such emergencies. The original section 71-7455 is repealed, and the bill is declared to take effect immediately due to the existence of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-7455
Final Reading: 71-7455
Slip Law: 71-7455