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IL SB1591
Bill
Status
2/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Laura Fine
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AI Summary
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Requires University of Illinois Hospitals, ambulatory surgical treatment centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to offer patients any unused portion of facility-provided medications upon discharge when required for continuing treatment.
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Defines "facility-provided medication" as topical antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, dilation, or glaucoma drops or ointments.
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Mandates that facility-provided medications offered to patients must be labeled consistent with labeling requirements under Section 33 of the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
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Applies to four types of healthcare facilities: University of Illinois Hospital, ambulatory surgical treatment centers, licensed hospitals, and pharmacies.
Legislative Description
FACILITY-PROVIDED MEDICATIONS
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/16/2021