A 4837 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires prescriptions for certain patients to include patients' weight.

This bill requires all prescriptions for patients aged 18 or younger to include the patient's weight in kilograms. It directly affects pediatric patients and their healthcare providers, mandating that authorized prescribers (like doctors) list weight on every medication prescription for minors. The key provision is a simple addition to the prescription form, ensuring weight is documented in metric units (kilograms) rather than other measurements. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 23, 2024 Last action Sep 23, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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