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NY S02179
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
- Director of elder services shall prepare and publish a guide for seniors over age 62 explaining the purpose, function, and common drug interactions of frequently used medications, in conjunction with the State Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health
- Guide must include information on the effects of combining medications with alcohol consumption
- Guide shall be made available free of charge to individuals upon request through designated agencies, with requests for more than ten copies subject to a reasonable reproduction and handling fee
- Appropriations must be made available to fund the creation and distribution of the guide
- Act takes effect September 1st 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
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules6/21/2012
Finance2/13/2012
Aging1/4/2012
Finance2/14/2011
Aging1/18/2011
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