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OK HB1312
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Phil Richardson
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AI Summary
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Amends 59 O.S. 2001, Section 353.13A to modify prescription label requirements for pharmacists dispensing medications.
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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.
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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.
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Specifies that failure to provide symptom or purpose information on a prescription label cannot be used as evidence of malpractice in litigation.
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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