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OK SB577

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brinkley

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

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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