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NY S02239

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Martin Golden

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Director of aging, in conjunction with the State Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health, shall prepare and publish a guide explaining the purpose, function, and common drug interactions of drugs commonly used by persons over age 62

  • Guide shall include information on the effects of combining medications with alcohol consumption

  • Guide shall be made available to individuals upon request and without charge through designated agencies, except requests for more than 10 copies are subject to a reasonable charge to cover reproduction and handling costs

  • 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

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Aging1/8/2014
Finance6/4/2013
Aging1/15/2013

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