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HI HB667
Bill
Status
1/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 329-38(i) to allow electronic prescriptions for controlled substances to use either words or figures (e.g., "five" or "5") to indicate quantity, rather than requiring both words and figures.
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Maintains existing requirement that written prescriptions (non-electronic) continue to use both words and figures to indicate the amount of controlled substance to be dispensed.
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Applies to prescriptions for all controlled substances, including gamma hydroxybutyric acid, methadone, and buprenorphine where medical need must be documented.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050, with a provision that amendments made by this Act will not be repealed when Section 329-38 is reenacted on June 30, 2023.
Legislative Description
Relating To Health.
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD/CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aquino, Nakamura excused (2).
2/14/2019