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Extended Time for Administering Controlled Substances to Patients

New rules extend the period during which pharmacies can deliver certain controlled substances to practitioners' offices, and practitioners have more time to administer them to patients. This change aims to improve access to medication and healthcare, while allowing authorities to flexibly adjust deadlines to protect public health.
Key points
Controlled substances delivered by a pharmacy to a practitioner can now be administered to a patient within 60 days, up from the previous 14 days.
Authorities can modify this timeframe if deemed necessary to reduce diversion risks or protect public health.
The period for administering substances in emergency situations has been extended from 7 to 14 days.
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Print number: 117_S_3257
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lengthen the period of time during which certain controlled substances must be administered to a patient after being delivered by a pharmacy to the administering practitioner.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3257.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Controlled substances delivered by a pharmacy to a practitioner can now be administered to a patient within 60 days, up from the previous 14 days.
  • Authorities can modify this timeframe if deemed necessary to reduce diversion risks or protect public health.
  • The period for administering substances in emergency situations has been extended from 7 to 14 days.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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