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NY S03291
Bill
Status
12/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Director of elder law, in conjunction with 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
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Guide shall include information on the effects of combining medications with alcohol consumption
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Prominent 14-point type caution on the first page shall state: "Do not begin taking, stop taking, or alter your dosage of any medications without consulting your doctor or other healthcare practitioner"
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Guide shall be made available on the director's website and free through designated agencies in English and the six most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York
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Requests for more than ten copies shall be subject to a reasonable charge for reproduction and handling; guide shall be updated as needed for accuracy and relevancy
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
VETOED MEMO.261
12/20/2019