1117-AB69 202310 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1117 Drug Enforcement Administration DEA 1100 Department of Justice DOJ Operation of Automated Dispensing Systems at Long Term Care Facilities by Hospital/Clinic Pharmacies

The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes to revise its existing regulations to allow registered Hospitals/Clinics to install and operate automatic dispensing systems in Long Term Care Facilities, where permitted under state law to do so. By doing so, DEA will address industry needs that will ultimately benefit patient care in LTCF.

DEA plans to engage with hospital systems, pharmacy professionals and associations, patient advocacy groups, underserved communities, and other third parties, to guide the revisions to its existing regulations.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 21 CFR 1300 21 CFR 1301 21 CFR 1304 21 CFR 1307 21 U.S.C. 821, 827, 871(b), 877 No NPRM 08/00/2024 DEA docket number 728 No Businesses None No No DPW@dea.gov www.regulations.gov No No Scott Brinks A. Section Chief, Regulatory Drafting and Support Section, Diversion Control Division 1117 Drug Enforcement Administration DEA 571 362-8209 scott.a.brinks@dea.gov 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield VA 22152