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
Introduction
May 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 6, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dan Kotowski
DDemocratic
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