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NY A00422
Bill
Status
6/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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The director of 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 explaining drug purposes, functions, and common drug interactions.
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The guide must include information about the effects of combining medications with alcohol consumption and display a prominent 14-point type caution advising seniors to consult healthcare practitioners before starting, stopping, or altering medications.
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The guide shall be made available on the director's website and distributed at no charge through designated aging agencies in English and the six most common other languages.
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Requests for more than ten copies shall be subject to a reasonable charge to cover reproduction and handling costs.
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The guide shall be updated as needed to maintain accuracy and relevancy, with the act taking 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
6/1/2016