HB259 Summary

• Requires each prescription dispensed in Alabama to include the country of origin on its label, as determined under federal law or regulation.

• Applies to all prescriptions as defined in Section 34-23-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975.

• Authorizes the State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules for implementing the labeling requirement.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval, or upon otherwise becoming law.