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CT SB00028

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmacists to include the manufacturer name on labels of prescription containers for drugs dispensed by generic name only
  • Mandates inclusion of the FDA's MedWatch program website address and toll-free telephone number on generic drug labels or packaging for adverse event reporting
  • Requires pharmacists to display both the generic drug name and the original brand name on prescription container labels when a generic drug is substituted for a brand name drug
  • Maintains existing requirement for quantity of drug and prominently printed expiration date on all prescription container labels
  • Effective January 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Manufacturer Names, Medwatch Reporting Information And Brand Names On Generic Drug Containers.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/8/2015
General Law1/8/2015

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