The proposed bill amends the Pharmacy Practice Act in Nebraska by modifying the composition of the Board of Pharmacy and updating requirements related to compounding and delegated dispensing permits. Specifically, the board will now consist of eight members instead of five, including five actively practicing pharmacists (with at least one from a hospital), one pharmacy technician, and two public members. Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which compounding can occur, particularly emphasizing compliance with specific standards and the roles of authorized individuals in the compounding process.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new stipulations for delegated dispensing permits in public health clinics, allowing certain healthcare professionals to dispense approved formulary drugs and devices without the onsite presence of a pharmacist. It specifies that prescriptions must be written onsite or by affiliated practitioners, limits refills to contraceptives, and mandates proper labeling and documentation for dispensed drugs. The bill also ensures that a delegating pharmacist is available during dispensing hours to address any inquiries, reinforcing the oversight of medication dispensing in public health settings.

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