Senator Kevin Daley sponsored a pair of bills that would allow pharmacists to dispense insulin under certain emergency situations. The bill was approved by the Michigan House of Representatives last week and now moves to the Governor for consideration.
Senate Bill 155 would allow pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day supply of insulin to an individual if the individual has no current refills on file, but they have a preexisting relationship with that pharmacy, and the pharmacist cannot get ahold of the original prescriber.
A partner bill, SB 156, would amend the Insurance Code so an emergency refill dispensed in this situation would be covered by an individual’s health insurance.
Senator Daly said, ““Countless people rely on insulin to survive. There needs to be a safety net in place that helps patients instead of government barriers that deny them their life-saving medication. This bill would do just that and provide a peace of mind for patients across the state.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
