Schedule VI controlled substances; TPA-certified optometrists permitted to sell and dispense.

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TPA-certified optometrists; sale and dispensation of Schedule VI controlled substances; requirements. Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances to their own patients provided that they obtain a license to do so from the Board of Pharmacy and comply with requirements related to dispensation, storage, packaging, labeling, recordkeeping, and reporting of the controlled substances sold and dispensed. The bill permits the Board of Optometry and the Boar…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects

Person with a disabilityindirect

May have increased access to certain controlled substances for eye conditions prescribed by their optometrist.

Mental health service userindirect

May have increased access to certain controlled substances for eye conditions prescribed by their optometrist.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Person with a disabilityindirectModerate impactMedium certainty
May have increased access to certain controlled substances for eye conditions prescribed by their optometrist.
“Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances to their own patients”· Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances to their own patients
Mental health service userindirectModerate impactMedium certainty
May have increased access to certain controlled substances for eye conditions prescribed by their optometrist.
“Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances to their own patients”· Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances to their own patients

What the Bill Does

Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances.
Requires TPA-certified optometrists to obtain a license from the Board of Pharmacy.
Establishes requirements for dispensation, storage, packaging, labeling, recordkeeping, and reporting of controlled substances.

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