House Bill 136: Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies

Primary Sponsor

Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport)

Primary Sponsor

Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville)

HB 136 requires the State Board of Pharmacy to regulate remote dispensing pharmacies. The bill defines “remote dispensing pharmacy” as one where a supervising pharmacist – using a telepharmacy system – dispenses drugs and drug therapy related devices, counsels patients, and provides other pharmacist care. A telepharmacy system is one that monitors the dispensing of drugs and provides for related drug utilization review and patient counseling services by an electronic method.

• Legislation Status

  The Health Provider Services Committee will hold a fourth hearing on the bill in April 2024.

• Legislation Text

  Read the contents of the legislation, as introduced, here.

• Legislation Testimony

  Read the testimony from the hearing here.