Assembly Bill 842 proposes significant changes to the regulation of pharmacies operating as remote dispensing sites in Wisconsin. The bill aims to eliminate the current restrictions on the types of facilities that can operate as remote dispensing sites, which are now referred to as "remotely supervised pharmacies." This change allows any pharmacy to be classified as a remotely supervised pharmacy, provided that the pharmacist adheres to the rules set forth by the Pharmacy Examining Board. The bill also includes amendments to various sections of the statutes, specifically changing the terminology from "remote dispensing site" to "remotely supervised pharmacy" in multiple instances.

In addition to the terminology changes, the bill repeals specific provisions that previously defined the locations where remote dispensing sites could operate and consolidates existing regulations to streamline the oversight of these pharmacies. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for a pharmacist to be physically present at the pharmacy, allowing for more flexibility in pharmacy operations while still ensuring compliance with board rules. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize pharmacy practice in Wisconsin by expanding the scope of remotely supervised pharmacies and simplifying regulatory requirements.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 450.01(21c), 450.01, 450.02(5), 450.02, 450.09(1)(a), 450.09