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OH SB307

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Nina Turner

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Origin

Senate

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Creates new section 4731.45 establishing requirements for physicians prescribing erectile dysfunction drugs, including notarized patient affidavits from sexual partners confirming symptoms, referral to board-approved sexual therapists, and cardiac stress tests.

  • Requires physicians to notify patients in writing of potential risks, obtain signed acknowledgment, and provide written declaration under penalty of perjury explaining medical necessity for the prescription.

  • Mandates physicians maintain all supporting documents in patient medical records for at least seven years and restrict prescription issuance to physicians only (excluding other healthcare providers).

  • Establishes ongoing treatment requirements including cardiac stress tests every ninety days and three counseling sessions within six months covering pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment options, including celibacy as a lifestyle choice.

  • Adds failure to comply with erectile dysfunction prescription requirements as grounds for medical board disciplinary action under section 4731.22(B)(45).

Legislative Description

To require physicians to take certain actions before and after issuing prescriptions for drugs intended to treat symptoms of erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction-prescription drugs-physician responsibilities

Last Action

To Health, Human Services, & Aging

3/6/2012

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