SB88 Summary

• Amends Section 34-23-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require electronic prescriptions to specify whether generic drug products may be dispensed.

• Written prescriptions already required to contain two signature lines ("dispense as written" and "product selection permitted"); bill extends similar requirements to electronic prescriptions.

• Pharmacists must note generic substitution instructions from electronic prescriptions on the file copy and retain the prescription form as required by law.

• Violations of prescription requirements subject to fines of up to $1,000.

• Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.