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MI HB6143

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmacies to notify individuals that a prescription reader is available upon request when dispensing prescription drugs.

  • Mandates pharmacies provide a prescription reader to individuals who identify as blind, visually impaired, or print disabled, with the device remaining available for the duration of the prescription.

  • Requires prescription drug labels to be compatible with any prescription reader provided by the pharmacy.

  • Exempts pharmacies located in health care facilities where drugs are dispensed to health professionals for inpatient administration.

  • Defines "prescription reader" as a device designed to audibly convey information on prescription drug labels and authorizes the state board to promulgate implementing rules.

Legislative Description

Health occupations: pharmacists; availability of prescription readers; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17756a.

Health: pharmaceuticals

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/26/2024

11/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Health Policy11/14/2024

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