FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5594

                              C 219 L 90

BYSenate Committee on Health Care & Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Nelson, West, Wojahn, Smith, Newhouse, Conner, Niemi and Sutherland)

Allowing prescriptions to be filled across state borders.

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

House Committe on Health Care

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Prescriptions from dentists, podiatrists, and veterinarians practicing in Canadian provinces or elsewhere in the U.S. may not be filled by Washington pharmacies.  However, prescriptions issued by physicians or other specified prescribers in these bordering areas can be filled in Washington State pharmacies.

SUMMARY:

Drug prescriptions from dentists, podiatrists, and veterinarians licensed in a province of Canada that shares a common border with the state of Washington, or licensed in other states, may be filled by in-state pharmacies. 

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   48    0

     House 96  0

EFFECTIVE:March 27, 1990