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
- IntroducedJan 24, 2002
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- 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
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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