SB 252 Summary

• Effective July 1, 2012, allows pharmacists to add flavoring agents to prescription products upon request from the prescribing practitioner, patient, or patient's agent.

• Defines "flavoring agent" as an additive that is generally recognized as safe in food and drugs, previously sanctioned by state or federal government, meets United States Pharmacopeia standards, or is permitted for direct food addition under 21 CFR 172.

• Requires flavoring agents to be inert, produce no effect other than flavor modification, not exceed 5% of the total product weight, and be used in minimum quantities necessary for their intended effect.

• Permits hospital pharmacists to add flavoring agents to prescription products on behalf of the hospital.