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DE HB218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

7/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Spiegelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new subsection (e) to Delaware Code § 4739 requiring written authorization from a patient before any person other than the ultimate user can pick up a controlled substance prescription
  • Permits exceptions allowing parents, custodians, or guardians of minors under age 18 to receive controlled substances on the minor's behalf without requiring separate written authorization
  • Currently requires pharmacies to only obtain valid photographic identification from prescription pickup persons with no requirement for patient authorization
  • Takes effect January 1, 2014

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prescriptions.

Last Action

HS 1 for HB 218 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

7/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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