Florida lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict pharmacy compounding under the banner of safety.
These proposed bills claim to be targeting counterfeit drugs or bad actors. But in reality, they would make it harder for licensed pharmacies to provide medications that many patients rely on when standard drugs don’t work or aren’t available.
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Instead of targeting illegal online sellers or counterfeit products, these bills place new requirements on licensed pharmacies that already operate under federal law and Florida Board of Pharmacy oversight.
The practical effect of this bill would be fewer options for patients, delayed treatment, and loss of access — not improved safety.
The result is fewer pharmacies able to provide care — and fewer options for patients.
One of these bills, HB 877, is scheduled for a hearing on Thursday, January 29. If your representative is a member of the House Health Professionals and Programs Subcommittee, we need you to take 30 seconds to send a message asking them to oppose HB 877.
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Patients should not lose care because of paperwork designed for factories, not people. Lawmakers should focus on enforcing existing laws against illegal drug sales, while preserving access to lawful, patient-specific pharmacy compounding.
Whether you are a patient or physician, join thousands of voices to tell your experience with compounding.
