SB 2131 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

PHARMACY-DRUG SUBSTITUTION

Summary
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that pharmacists may not interchange an atypical anti-psychotic drug or targeted immune modulator without notification and documented consent by the prescribing practitioner and the patient or patient's parent, legal guardian, or spouse. Provides that if the pharmacist does substitute a drug, then the pharmacist shall provide written notice to the patient no later than the time the prescription is dispensed. Provides that these provisions shall not be construed to prohibit generic drug substitution as provided for in the Pharmacy Practice Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2015
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Introduced May 6, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
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May 6, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
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Dan Kotowski
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