MAIL ORDER PHARMACIES

House Bill 4405

Sponsor:  Rep. Gretchen Whitmer

Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 3-14-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4405 AS INTRODUCED 2-24-05

The bill would amend the Public Health Code to eliminate a provision that subjects a pharmacist licensed in the state to penalties for using the mail to sell, distribute, or deliver a prescription drug when the prescription for the drug is received by mail.

Currently under the code, a disciplinary subcommittee can fine or reprimand a pharmacist licensee, or put a pharmacist licensee on probation, or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke the license of a pharmacist for a mail order violation or for abetting in a violation.  The subcommittee can also order restitution or community service.

MCL 333.17708

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Susan Frey

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.