HB 764

Bill Subjects

Administrative Regulations And Proceedings Drugs And Medicines Health And Medical Services Hospitals And Nursing Homes Nurses Optometrists Pharmacists Physicians And Practitioners State Agencies

Abstract

Amend KRS 205.529 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the program for synchronization of medications; amend KRS 218A.010 to add optometrist and physician assistant to the definition of "practitioner"; amend KRS 218A.172 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the medications regulated; amend KRS 218A.182 to add charitable health care providers to the exemption from the requirement for an electronic prescription for a controlled substance; amend KRS 218A.202 to require an active account with the electronic monitoring system to prescribe and dispense controlled substances; amend KRS 218A.205 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the medications regulated and prohibition on dispensing greater than a 48-hour supply of a Schedule II controlled substance; amend KRS 218A.245 to allow the cabinet to enter into contract with any federal agency of the United States; amend KRS 304.17A-165 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the list of controlled substances allowed under a health benefit plan.