The following information was received from the Kentucky Pharmacists Association on March 10, 2020
Governor Beshear signed Executive Order Giving Emergency Authority to Pharmacists
This afternoon Governor Andy Beshear signed an Executive Order giving emergency authority to pharmacists. In accordance with provisions of KRS 315.500 and 201 KAR 2:330, the executive order gives pharmacists the following authorities effective March 10, 2020:
Pharmacists located in any county in the Commonwealth of Kentucky may dispense emergency refills of up to a thirty (30) day supply of any non-controlled medication for residents of any county of the Commonwealth.
Pharmacists may operate temporarily a pharmacy in an area not designated on the pharmacy permit;
Pharmacists may dispense drugs as needed to treat COVID-19 pursuant to protocols established by the CDC or the NIH or determined to be appropriate by the commissioner of public health or his designee to respond to the circumstances causing the emergency;
The provisions of this Order shall expire on April 8, 2020, but shall be subject to renewal thereafter, subject to applicable law, if necessary, to protect the lives, property, or welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Pharmacists should consult 201 KAR 2:330 (Emergency Pharmacy Powers) for more specific guidance on emergency refills. This administrative regulation sets out the conditions whereby a prescription may be refilled pursuant to an executive order issued by the Governor as authorized by KRS 315.500. This administrative regulation also sets the conditions whereby a pharmacy may operate temporarily in an area not designated on the pharmacy permit. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/002/330.pdf
