HB 1586 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Allows certain medications in multidose containers used by a patient during a hospital stay to be sent with the patient at discharge

This bill allows patients to take certain medications in multidose containers home with them when they are discharged from a hospital. It specifically permits items like inhalers, insulin pens, eye drops, and connected infusion devices to be sent along if a healthcare provider orders it. To ensure safety, the law requires these medications to be clearly labeled with patient details, dosage instructions, and other relevant information by pharmacy staff or nurses. The bill also sets strict rules for controlled substances, allowing them to be sent only if they are needed for transport and proper documentation is completed. Finally, it clarifies that hospitals do not need to get new licenses to follow these procedures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 1, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Doug Clemens
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