H 2472 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs

HD 1476 prohibits retail pharmacies from reselling custom-made compounded medications (prepared for individual patients per prescription) and requires these drugs to be dispensed only to the specific patient for whom they were compounded. The bill mandates specific labeling requirements, including "not for resale" or "office use only" statements, and detailed information like ingredients, expiration dates, and handling instructions. It directly affects retail pharmacies and outsourcing facilities that prepare compounded drugs, subjecting violations to disciplinary actions by the state Pharmacy Board. The law aims to prevent unsafe distribution by restricting resale and ensuring proper labeling for patient safety.
Sub-Topics: Public Health
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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