This bill amends RSA 318-B:9 to allow pharmacists to administer certain long-acting controlled drugs in addition to their existing authority to sell and dispense these medications. The new legal language includes provisions for pharmacists to "administer" controlled drugs, which is a significant expansion of their role in patient care. The bill also specifies that pharmacists will be reimbursed for the administration services in addition to the reimbursement for the drugs themselves.

In terms of deletions, the bill removes the conjunction "and" in several instances, streamlining the language to clarify that pharmacists can both dispense and administer controlled drugs. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for prescriptions, such as ensuring that they are executed in a clear and concise manner, and it maintains strict regulations regarding the filling of prescriptions for controlled substances. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 318-B:9
As Amended by the Senate: 318-B:9
Version adopted by both bodies: 318-B:9