Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certain drug product substitutions.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding pharmacy licensing and registration.

This bill updates and modernizes provisions of the Pharmacy Practice Act related to licensure and registration. The bill specifically eliminates two categories of registration: non-pharmacy retail outlets (e.g., retail outlets that sell non-prescription drugs) and certain veterinary drug outlets. Elimination of these registration categories does not mean these activities cannot occur; it simply removes the need for registration prior to engaging in these activities. The bill also removes obsolete definitions and creates an exception to fingerprinting requirements. The bill updates the annual renewal dates for licenses and registrations, which will stabilize revenue collection and staff workload, mitigating the need for future licensing staff increases. The bill also clarifies instances of unlawful practice; specifically, technology advancements have enabled non-resident pharmacists to provide services on behalf of Idaho-licensed facilities and such pharmacists will be exempt from licensure requirements and are carved out of the definition of unlawful practice provided certain conditions are met. Lastly, the bill provides housekeeping updates to remove obsolete language, modernize requirements, and correct spelling errors.