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OK SB2039

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma statute 59 O.S. 2011, Section 353.13A regarding prescription labeling requirements for controlled dangerous substances
  • Changes terminology on prescription labels from "purpose" to "use" when describing the reason a drug is being prescribed
  • Maintains that the symptom or use for which a drug is prescribed may appear on the label if provided by the practitioner and requested by the patient or authorized representative
  • Pharmacists may fill prescriptions without contacting the practitioner if the symptom or use information is not provided
  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Prescription drugs; clarifying language. Effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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