Legislative Session Report
Legislative Session Reports
The FPA works with the advocacy team of Adams St. Advocates to advance our legislative agenda and the proactive policies presented by the Governmental Affairs Council. At the conclusion of each Florida legislative session we produce a report detailing and clarifying the intricacies of each of the bills on our legislative agenda (supported, opposed, and monitoring) and how the profession will be impacted. The Legislative Session Report is a summary of the accomplishments of not only the FPA, but all members and providers in the State that have dedicated their time, resources, and efforts to keep the profession of pharmacy moving forward.
Bill Tracker
Our Governmental Affair Committee (GAC) and Association Lobbying team Adams St. Advocates are continuously monitoring and discussing the newly introduced legislation, and they are keeping an ear to the ground for potential bills that may impact the profession of pharmacy or the practice of healthcare in the State.
View the weekly Bill Tracking Reports below and stay knowledgeable!
2023 Legislative Session
Laws & Rules
Florida Pharmacy Law & Information Links
Updated 07/24/2023
Pharmacy
Chapter 465 Pharmacy (F.S.)
Rule 64B16-25. Organization and Purpose (F.A.C)
Rule 64B16-26. Pharmacist Licensure (F.A.C)
Rule 64B16-27. Pharmacy Practice (F.A.C)
Rule 64B16-28. General Requirements – Permits (F.A.C)
Rule 64B16-29.Animal Control Shelter Permits (F.A.C)
Rule 64B16-30. Disciplinary Guidelines (F.A.C)
Rule 64B16-31. Collaborative Practice and Test and Treat Certifications NEW
Rule 64B9 Biennial Licensure Dates (F.A.C)
Chapter 456.069 – Authority to Inspect
Chapter 381.0203 – Pharmacy Services
Chapter 381.887 – Emergency Treatment for Suspected Opioid Overdose
Chapter 828.055 – Controlled substances and legend drugs; permits for use in animal euthanasia
Chapter 831 – Forgery and CounterfeitingMedicinal Drugs; fraud in obtaining
Board of Pharmacy Inspection Forms
FDA Purple Book – List of Biosimilars
HIPPA Compliance
Controlled Substance
Chapter 893 – Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
Rule 64F-13.001 Definition of Emergency Situation
FAQ – Prescribing & Dispensing of CS for Pain
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
893.055 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program64K-1 PDMP Rules
Rule 65D-30 Substance Abuse Services Office (F.A.C)
-Common Licensing Standards
-Standards for Detoxification
-Standards for Medication and Methadone Maintenance
Code of Federal Regulations
Part 1304 – Records and Reports of Registrants (C.F.R.)
Part 1306 – Prescriptions (C.F.R.)
Part 1307 – Miscellaneous (C.F.R.)
Part 1308 – Federal Schedules of Controlled Substances and Exemptions
Drug, Devices and Cosmetics
Nursing Homes
Chapter 400.0060 to 400.0091 – Long-Term Care Facilities Ombudsman Program
Chapter 400.011 to 400.334 – Nursing Homes (F.S.)
Chapter 400.141 – Repackaging of Prescription Drugs in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Rule 59A – Minimum Standards for Nursing Homes (F.A.C.)
Chapter 400.461 to 400.53 – Home Health Agencies (F.S.)
Chapter 400.6005 to 400.611 – Hospices (F.S.)
Chapter 400.92 to 400.957 – Home Medical Equipment Providers
Chapter 429-01 to 429.55 – Assisted Living Facilities (F.S.)
Rule 58A-5.0185 – Medication Practices in ALFs
Rule 58A-5.033 – Administrative Enforcement (F.A.C)
Rule 65B-38 Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD) (F.A.C)
Medicaid
Chapter 409.901 to 409.9205 – Florida Medicaid (F.A.C.)
Chapter 409.961 – 409.985 – Medicaid Managed Care (F.A.C.)
Rule 59G-4.250 – Prescribed Drug Services (F.A.C.)
Rule 59G-4.251 – Prescribed Drugs Reimbursement Methodology
Rule 59G-4.255 – Prescription Drug coverage Denials (F.A.C.)
Rule 59G-9.070 – Administrative Sanctions on Providers, Entities and Persons
Other Prescribers
Chapter 458 Medical Practice (F.S.)
Chapter 459 Osteopathic Medicine (F.S.)
Chapter 460 Chiropractic Medicine (F.S.)
Chapter 461 Podiatric Medicine (F.S.)
Chapter 466 Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories (F.S.)
Chapter 474 Veterinary Medical Practice (F.S.)
Chapter 64B8-6 Registration of Unlicensed Physician (F.A.C.)
Chapter 64B8-30 Physician Assistant (F.A.C.)
Chapter 64B9-4 Administrative Policies Pertaining to Certification of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (F.A.C.)
Chapter 64B9-4016 ARNP Controlled Substance Formulary
Chapter 64B-8-30.008 PA Controlled Substance Formulary
Chapter 64B13-18 Topical Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents (F.A.C.)
Chapter 64B8-9 Standards of Practice for Medical Doctors (F.A.C.)
Chapter 64B15-14 Practice Requirements (F.A.C.)
Regulatory Links
Agency for Health Care Administration Managed Care Complaint Form
The Agency for Health Care Administration has provided this link to report issues related to the administration of the Medicaid Managed Care Program
Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research
The Health services research examines how people get access to health care, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of this care.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
To ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for protecting the health of all Americans
Drug Enforcement Administration
Office of Diversion Control
Drug and Alcohol Detox Center
Information on drug addiction
Drug Enforcement Administration
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Regulates the profession of pharmacy
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DDC)
The Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Florida from injury due to the use of adulterated, contaminated, misbranded drugs, drug ingredients and cosmetics by administering the provisions of the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act (Chapter 499, F.S.)
Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Information on Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), and veterinary products.
HRSA (340B Program)
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
National Community Pharmacists Association
Senate Bill 1550/House Bill 1509: Prescription Drug Reform
Please Support the Drug Prescription Reform Act.
Tobacco Free Florida Campaign
In November 2006, Florida’s voters overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment, Article X, Section 27, that called for establishing a comprehensive tobacco education and use prevention program using a percentage of the state’s tobacco settlement fund. As a result, Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) launched in 2007.TFF is administered through the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF), and funded by money derived from the state’s tobacco settlement agreement with the major tobacco companies in 1997. – See more at: http://www.tobaccofreeflorida.com/about-us/#sthash.EiyjkU3U.dpuf