2017 Senate Bill 360 / Public Act 165

Revise prescription quantity restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To permit pharmacists to dispense the total number of prescribed doses of a drug all at once, but not more than 90 days’ worth, and not for controlled substances that contain opioids.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 27, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Edward Canfield (R-84)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 88 to 19 (details)

To permit pharmacists to dispense the total number of prescribed doses of a drug all at once, but not more than 90 days’ worth, and not for controlled substances that contain opioids.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 9, 2017