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NY A02154

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Director of the Office for the Aging, in conjunction with the State Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health, shall prepare and publish a drug guide for persons over age 62
  • Guide shall explain the purpose, function, and common drug interactions of drugs commonly used by seniors, including effects of combining medications with alcohol
  • Guide shall be made available free of charge to individuals through designated agencies, with requests for more than ten copies subject to a reasonable reproduction and handling fee
  • Act takes effect September 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for the creation of a drug guide for seniors regarding the drugs commonly used by people over 62 years of age; provides that such guide will include functions and drug interactions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Aging1/23/2012
Rules6/20/2011
Rules6/17/2011
Ways and Means1/25/2011
Aging1/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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