H.R. 2219 · 108th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medications on prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans who are currently awaiting their first appointment with the Department for medical care, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Leonard Boswell
- Introduced
- 2003-05-22
- Latest action
- 2003-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow pharmacies of the Department of Veterans Affairs to dispose medications pursuant to a valid prescription written by a private practicioner to any veteran who is on a waiting list for a first appointment with the Department for medical services.