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AR HB1783
Bill
Status
3/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Fielding
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 17-92-411 to clarify prescription label requirements, changing "doctor of medicine" to "prescriber" and removing the requirement that patients request the condition be indicated on prescriptions.
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Modifies Arkansas Code § 17-92-505(a)(1) to require pharmacists to include on prescription container labels the medical condition for which the drug is prescribed as a new subsection (J).
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Creates new Arkansas Code § 17-95-109 requiring physicians to provide counseling to patients when prescribing medications regarding both the medication prescribed and the medical condition for which it is prescribed.
Legislative Description
To Modify Labeling Of Prescription Drugs; And To Require Physicians To Provide Additional Counseling When Prescribing Medications.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3/29/2019