HB729
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Amend KRS 315.010 to define terms; amend KRS 315.020 to require a terminal distributor to designate a responsible practitioner for each permitted location; require the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to promulgate administrative regulations to establish criteria for a responsible practitioner; permit the board to enter agreements with other states, federal agencies, and entities to exchange information concerning permitting and inspection of pharmacies and terminal distributors; amend KRS 315.035 and 315.0351 to update the name of…
Introduced: February 25, 2026
Last action: March 4, 2026
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This bill updates Kentucky's pharmacy oversight laws to strengthen safety rules around how prescription drugs are distributed, compounded, and inspected. It requires businesses that distribute prescription drugs to obtain a permit starting in 2027, gives the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy broader authority to inspect facilities and investigate violations, and sets new rules for reporting serious drug-related harm. The bill is labeled an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may…
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