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Industry warns pharmacist‑as‑manager requirement would raise costs, limit access
Summary
Business owners, patients and medical professionals told the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority that a provision in proposed laws (SB 1979) and credentialing rules could increase operating costs, strain staffing and reduce patient access if pharmacists must function as dispensary managers.
A string of speakers at the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s Feb. 16 hearing opposed a proposed change in Senate Bill 1979 that would redefine the dispensary manager role to require a licensed pharmacist.
"It changes the word dispensary manager to mean pharmacist... It means they have to be there to unlock the doors... it specifies that they have to be the one providing the educational benefits," said Joshua Graston, who identified himself as director…
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