This bill amends the Pharmacy Practice Act in Nebraska by updating the composition of the Board of Pharmacy and modifying the requirements for compounding and delegated dispensing permits. The board will now consist of eight members, including five actively practicing pharmacists (with at least one from a hospital), one pharmacy technician, and two public members, as opposed to the previous five-member board. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for compounding, allowing for compounding by outsourcing facilities and clarifying the conditions under which compounding can occur, such as compliance with specific standards and restrictions on certain drugs.

Furthermore, the bill revises the regulations surrounding delegated dispensing permits for public health clinics. It specifies that approved formulary drugs can be dispensed without a pharmacist on-site, provided certain conditions are met, including that initial prescriptions are written by licensed practitioners and that only contraceptives can be refilled under these permits. The bill also emphasizes the importance of proper labeling and documentation for dispensed drugs and devices, ensuring that public health clinics maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The original sections of the law that are being amended will be repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-2849, 38-2867.01, 38-2884