BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 6653: Prescription labels

Modifying the information required on a prescription label.

Summary

  • Requires that to every box, bottle, jar, tube or other container of a prescription which is dispensed there shall be fixed a label bearing the name and address of the dispensing pharmacy, the prescription number, the name of the prescriber, the prescriber's directions, the name and strength of the medication, the name of the patient, the date, and the expiration date.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2002
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
Introduced
January 24, 2002 in the Senate
Last action
January 24, 2002
Companion bill
HB 2588

AN ACT Relating to information required to appear on a prescription label;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 6653 in other sessions

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