FINAL BILL REPORT

                 SHB 1789

                          C 30 L 91

                     Synopsis As Enacted

Brief Description:  Concerning the filling of prescriptions written by out‑of‑state prescribers.

By House Committee on Health Care (originally sponsored by Representatives Braddock, Paris and Prentice).

House Committee on Health Care

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

Background:  Under current law, prescriptions written by physicians, dentists, podiatrists, or veterinarians in other states, or in the province of British Columbia, Canada, may be filled by pharmacists licensed in this state.  However, these prescriptions cannot be filled if they are older than six months beyond the date of issuance.

Summary:  Prescriptions written by specified prescribers in other states or in the province of British Columbia, Canada, may be filled by pharmacists in this state as authorized by the prescriber.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  96   0

Senate 47   0

Effective:    July 28, 1991