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OK HB1312

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Phil Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 59 O.S. 2001, Section 353.13A to modify prescription label requirements for pharmacists dispensing medications.

  • Requires prescription labels to include the symptom or purpose for which the drug is prescribed if provided by the practitioner, with pharmacists obligated to request this information from prescribers.

  • Permits pharmacists to fill prescriptions without contacting the practitioner if the patient or authorized representative requests that the symptom/purpose information not be included on the label.

  • Specifies that failure to provide symptom or purpose information on a prescription label cannot be used as evidence of malpractice in litigation.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; directing certain information to be placed on a prescription label; effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Health

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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