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OK SB577
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brinkley
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AI Summary
- Amends Oklahoma law (59 O.S. 2011, Section 353.13A) to change prescription label requirements for the symptom or purpose of a prescribed drug
- Changes the requirement from "may" to "shall" appear on the label, meaning pharmacists must include the purpose if the patient or their representative requests it
- Removes the previous requirement that the prescriber must provide the symptom/purpose information before it can be included on the label
- Pharmacists may still fill prescriptions without contacting the prescriber if the purpose is not provided and the patient does not request it
- Effective date: November 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Prescription drug labeling; requiring certain information on labels upon patient's request. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/5/2013
Full Bill Text
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