HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 90

(By Delegates Morgan, Martin, Beach, Caputo, Eldridge, Hartman, Hatfield, Hutchins, Palumbo, D. Poling, Staggers, Andes, Canterbury, Cowles, C. Miller, Porter, Rowan, Schoen )

(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;

March 3, 2008)

Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Whereas, The practice of pharmacy has undergone dramatic changes in response to the development of technology and the needs of the citizens of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Free clinics, primary care centers and other providers of health care services have developed alternative modes of prescription drug delivery under the West Virginia statutes governing prescribers; and
Whereas, The increasing issue of prescription drug diversion means that a closer examination of home delivery services and the examination of more secure delivery systems such as remote dispensing may serve the interests of West Virginians; and
Whereas, The statute governing the Board of Pharmacy should be reviewed to consider any appropriate and necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing this profession; therefore be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia state Board of Pharmacy; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2009, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.