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Committee forwards ordinance to require San Francisco pharmacies to stock buprenorphine
Summary
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to forward an ordinance requiring retail pharmacies that dispense controlled substances in San Francisco to maintain an on-hand supply of buprenorphine to fill existing prescriptions plus two additional 7‑day fills; the committee will send a committee report with a positive recommendation to the full Board.
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted on July 9 to forward to the full Board an ordinance that would require retail pharmacies in San Francisco that dispense controlled substances to maintain a minimum supply of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.
Supporters said the measure is aimed at improving immediate access to medication as the city confronts an overdose crisis. "Buprenorphine ... reduces cravings, facilitate[s] long term recovery, and cut[s] mortality risk by as much as 50 percent," a presenter said. Department of Public Health staff described local outreach and previous city efforts —…
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