Iowa pharmacies provide accessible prescription information on request

When asked, a pharmacy must provide accessible prescription information or refer the person to a pharmacy that does. This applies to Iowa pharmacies dispensing prescription drugs for people who are blind, have a visual impairment, or have another print disability. The service must be free to the person. After a reasonable development period, the information must be fully accessible and provided within a time frame comparable to that for people without print disabilities. The requirement excludes pharmacies inside hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities; pharmacies in correctional or juvenile detention facilities; and donated drugs dispensed through a prescription drug donation program. The pharmacy board’s rules must ensure this access is available on or before January 1, 2027.

The pharmacy board must publish a list of pharmacies offering accessible prescription information and report on implementation progress and recommended improvements. These duties belong to the Iowa board of pharmacy and concern the accessible prescription measures described in the law. The rules must follow current federal guidance and industry standards, and explain how the public can learn about available formats, including audio. When making the rules, the board must seek input from people with print disabilities. The list is due by April 1 each year. The report to the governor and legislature is due by January 1, 2028.