Senator Ginal and Senator Kirkmeyer, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1195 concerning authorizing prescription drug outlets to operate automated pharmacy dispensing systems to dispense prescription medications to patients. The prescription drug outlets are responsible for the security, operation, and maintenance of the automated dispensing system, and must ensure a pharmacist, whether in-person or online, provides the necessary clinical services for patients accessing the system. The bill requires prescription drug outlets with automated pharmacy systems to follow certain requirements and to develop written policies and procedures for the automated system and review them annually.

Dr. Ky Davis, representing RxPlus Pharmacies and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, testified to amend the bill.

Committee members asked Dr. Davis questions.