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IN SB0133

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jean Leising

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prescription labels for drugs containing or derived from opium must include a statement identifying the drug as an opioid, effective July 1, 2019

  • The opioid labeling requirement applies to legend drugs dispensed by pharmacists upon original prescription or drug order

  • Violation of the opioid labeling requirement is specifically exempted from the criminal penalties that apply to other violations of the legend drug chapter

  • Existing label requirements remain in place, including pharmacy information, fill date, prescription number, prescriber name, patient name, and usage directions

Legislative Description

Prescription drug label. Provides that if a pharmacist dispenses a prescription drug that contains or is derived from opium, the prescription label must bear a statement that the drug is an opioid.

Last Action

Public Law 148

5/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/4/2019
Health and Provider Services1/3/2019

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