AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Summary

It changes how pharmacies handle prescriptions for schedules II‑V, requiring electronic transmission, a two‑year retention period, and allowing oral prescriptions for lower schedules. The measure also removes testosterone from the state’s prescription monitoring database and sets special rules for emergencies, long‑term care, hospice, and compounded IV drugs. These changes aim to improve tracking while giving clinicians needed flexibility.

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