COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Companies that distribute drugs are pushing back on stricter regulation in Ohio, protesting what they call a patchwork approach that could lead to confusion and uncertainty, records show.

The state pharmacy board should wait for new federal regulations before enacting state rules, including some that could violate federal law, the companies say in documents obtained by The Associated Press through a records request.

"A 'patchwork' system of differing regulations between and among states and the federal government will only lead to more problems," Gary Cacciatore, vice pre...