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OH HB373

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Danny Bubp

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state board of pharmacy list of opioid analgesic drugs with tamper-resistant technologies based on FDA approval and manufacturer evidence of tamper resistance properties

  • Prohibits pharmacists from substituting a different drug for a tamper-resistant opioid on the board's list unless the substitute has substantially similar tamper resistance properties or the prescriber provides written signed consent

  • Requires pharmacies to preserve all prescriptions and written consents related to opioid substitutions on file for three years, subject to inspection by law enforcement

  • Adds opioid analgesic drugs to existing restrictions on generic substitution, requiring board determination of substantially similar tamper resistance or prescriber consent before any substitution is allowed

  • Does not require tamper resistance claims on drug labeling for initial board list inclusion

Legislative Description

To prohibit a pharmacist from substituting another drug for a tamper resistant opioid analgesic drug unless the substituted drug is also tamper resistant or consent is obtained from the prescribing health professional.

Tamper resistant opioid analgesic drugs-restrict substitutions for

Last Action

To Health & Aging

11/9/2011

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