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SB1640 • 2026

Allows the Board of Pharmacy to waive compliance with any Missouri rule for certain nonprofit pharmacies during emergencies

Allows the Board of Pharmacy to waive compliance with any Missouri rule for certain nonprofit pharmacies during emergencies

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
McCreery, Tracy; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Effective date
08/28/2022

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-12 S384

    Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. 2026-02-05 S301

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1640 - The Board of Pharmacy shall have the authority to waive compliance with any Missouri rule or regulation for nonprofit pharmacies dispensing, shipping, or delivering prescription drugs into another state or United States territory that is experiencing a declared state disaster or emergency, provided that:
(1) The nonprofit pharmacy is a licensed pharmacy in good standing and is authorized to ship prescription drugs into such state or territory;
(2) The nonprofit pharmacy is responding to a declared state disaster or emergency;
(3) The nonprofit pharmacy complies with all emergency rules and regulations for pharmacies and nonprofit pharmacies established by the state or territory for the duration of the disaster period;
(4) The nonprofit pharmacy complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations; and
(5) The waiver applies only to prescription drugs dispensed, shipped, or delivered to residents or health care facilities located within the geographic area specified in the declared state disaster or emergency.
KATIE O'BRIEN