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Missouri's New Pharmacy Rule Aims to Safeguard Mail-Order Meds

1/18/2025

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Missouri's upcoming pharmacy rule, set to take effect on December 30, seeks to bolster the safety of mail-order prescriptions amid worries about extreme temperatures impacting medication quality. Pharmacies will now be required to notify patients before shipping and offer guidance on compromised medications. However, critics are pushing for stronger measures, including temperature monitoring during transit to ensure patient safety.

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Story summary

Missouri's upcoming pharmacy rule, set to take effect on December 30, seeks to bolster the safety of mail-order prescriptions amid worries about extreme temperatures impacting medication quality. Pharmacies will now be required to notify patients before shipping and offer guidance on compromised medications. However, critics are pushing for stronger measures, including temperature monitoring during transit to ensure patient safety.