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Board adopts positions on multiple pharmacy bills; supports measures on harm reduction, PBM oversight and other items
Summary
On April 22, 2025 the California State Board of Pharmacy reviewed the Legislation & Regulation Committee report and voted to adopt committee recommendations on a package of bills affecting pharmacy practice, patient access and regulation, including formal support for PBM oversight (SB 41), expanded pharmacist furnishing options (AB 50) and other bills listed below.
The California State Board of Pharmacy’s Legislation & Regulation Committee reported and the full board recorded positions on multiple bills during the April 22, 2025 meeting. For bills that the committee recommended a position, the board voted on the committee’s recommendation and recorded member votes on the floor; those items are summarized below.
Votes at a glance
- AB 50 (pharmacist furnishing of over‑the‑counter hormonal contraception up to a 12‑month supply): Board voted to adopt the committee recommendation to support AB 50. Recorded votes: Jesse Crowley — yes; Trevor Chandler — yes; Renee Barker — yes; Jeff Hughes — yes; Jay Newell — yes; Ricardo Sanchez — yes; Maria Serpa — yes; Nicole Thiebaud — yes; Sam Oh (president) — yes. Outcome: Support (unanimous among voting members).
- AB 447 (dispensing an unused portion of a dangerous drug in the emergency room): Committee recommended watch; board did not adopt a formal position and will monitor amendments. Public comment noted concerns about labeling and suitability for certain dosage forms (inhalers, eye drops, etc.). Outcome: Watch / monitor.
- AB 529…
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