HB 2071
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
House: RA DP 6-0-0-0
HB 2071: dentists; registration; civil penalty; repeal
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
House Engrossed
Overview
Repeals the penalty for a dentist who dispenses drugs for profit without being registered to
do so by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (Board).
History
Dentists are authorized to dispense prescription drugs, except schedule II-controlled
substances that are opioids, and devices if: 1) all dispensed drugs are packaged and labeled
with specified information; 2) documented with the name, strength, date and therapeutic
reason for the dispensed drug into the patient's dental records; and 3) kept in a secured
cabinet or room with controlled access by written procedures and maintained an ongoing
inventory of its contents.
As prescribed by the Board in rule, a dentist who is currently licensed to practice dentistry
in Arizona may dispense controlled substances, prescription-only drugs, and prescription-
only devices for profit only after providing the Board the following information: 1) their name
and dental license number; 2) a list of the types of drugs and devices to be dispensed for profit,
including controlled substances; 3) locations where the dentist desires to dispense the drugs
and devices for profit; and 4) a copy of their current Drug Enforcement Administration
Certificate of Registration for each dispensing location from which the dentist desires to
dispense the drugs and devices for profit (R4-11-1406).
A dentist can dispense for profit only to their own patients and for conditions being treated
by that dentist. Except in emergency situations, a dentist who dispenses drugs for profit
without being registered by the Board is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $300 and
not more than $1,000 for each transaction and prohibited from dispensing for a period of time
as prescribed by the Board (A.R.S. § 32-1298).
Provisions
1. Removes the penalty that a dentist, except in emergency situations, who dispenses drugs
for profit without being registered by the Board is:
a) subject to a civil penalty of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000 per
transaction; and
b) prohibited from dispensing for a period of time as prescribed by the Board. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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