Relating to the practice of pharmacy and the refusal to dispense prescriptions.

HB 1771 prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense prescriptions based on their personal beliefs about off-label use (medications used for purposes not approved by the FDA). It directly affects pharmacists who must follow a physician's prescription without substituting their own judgment. The bill requires pharmacists to dispense all valid prescriptions as written, explicitly stating that off-label purposes cannot be a valid reason for refusal. This changes pharmacy practice by ensuring patients receive prescribed medications without pharmacists blocking access due to personal or moral objections. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, if not passed with a two-thirds vote.