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FL H1103
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
- All prescriptions for medicinal drugs must be transmitted telephonically or electronically to the pharmacist, effective July 1, 2021
- Written prescriptions are only permitted in limited circumstances: temporary technological/electrical failures, free clinic patients, services where the practitioner won't bill or accept payment, or emergency department patients
- Electronic prescribing software is prohibited from using advertising, pop-up ads, instant messaging, or economic incentives to influence prescribing decisions at the point of care
- Patients' freedom to choose their pharmacy must be protected and cannot be interfered with by electronic prescribing systems
- Repeals Section 456.43, F.S. (existing electronic prescribing requirements) and consolidates electronic prescribing provisions into amended Section 456.42, F.S.
Legislative Description
Electronic Prescribing
Last Action
Died in Rules
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules3/5/2020
Health And Human Services1/16/2020
Health Quality Subcommittee1/13/2020
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