Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Dispensers - Veterinarians
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 1/24 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'dispenser' for purposes of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to include certain licensed veterinarians when dispensing controlled substances for animals in the usual course of providing professional services; and providing that the Program is not required to disclose prescription drug monitoring data to veterinarians.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Case-Herron, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kalyanaraman, Nilesh | Maryland Department of Health | Oral |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Breen, Loren | APG | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Francis, Marisa | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Nichols, DVM, Ashley | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| FWA | Weeman, Dr. Matthew | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| INFO | Pelura III DVM,MS, James | Davidsonville Vet Clinic | Oral |
| INFO | Francis, CAE, Marisa | Executive Director, MDVMA | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Lazarides, Ana | Maryland Department of Health - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCase-Herron, SarahMaryland Department of HealthRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…