FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1412

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

C 25 L 19

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning nonresident pharmacies.

Sponsors: Representatives Thai, DeBolt, Slatter, Cody, Jinkins and Riccelli; by request of Department of Health.

House Committee on Health Care & Wellness

Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care

Background:

A nonresident pharmacy is a pharmacy located outside of Washington that ships, mails, or delivers, in any manner, except when delivered in person to an individual, controlled substances, legend drugs, or devices into the state.

Nonresident pharmacies must be licensed by the Department of Health (Department) and are required to disclose to the Department:

As a prerequisite to be licensed by the Department, the nonresident pharmacy must submit a copy of the most recent inspection report issued by the regulatory licensing agency of the state or Canadian province in which it is located. Nonresident pharmacies must renew their licenses annually.

Summary:

The most recent inspection report submitted by a nonresident pharmacy to the Department of Health (Department) must be conducted by an inspection program approved by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (Commission) as having substantially equivalent standards to those of the Commission. The nonresident pharmacy must submit a copy of the report both as a prerequisite to be licensed by the Department, and annually upon renewal of that license. The report must have been issued within two years of application or renewal of a license.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

90

3

Senate

48

0

Effective:

July 28, 2019