OLR Bill Analysis
AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACY ERRORS AND PHARMACY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
This bill allows the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), the Pharmacy Commission, and the Department of Public Health to publicly disclose information that identifies individuals or institutions when it relates to a proceeding where the commission has voted to formally discipline a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy for an error in dispensing medication. Current law allows disclosure of information only in proceedings relating to questions of licensure or the right to practice. The bill does not affect the ability of the DCP commissioner, in the interest of public health, to disclose information gained through the inspection of pharmacies and outlets permitted to sell nonlegend drugs.
The bill also requires the commission to make records of proceedings available to the public upon request. The records must include the name and license number of any pharmacy or pharmacist against whom the commission has recommended formal action.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009
COMMITTEE ACTION
General Law Committee
Joint Favorable Change of Reference
Yea |
19 |
Nay |
0 |
(03/10/2009) |
Public Health Committee
Joint Favorable
Yea |
29 |
Nay |
0 |
(03/25/2009) |