BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1780: Legibility of prescriptions

Regarding legibility of prescriptions.

Summary

Finds that prescription drug errors occur because the pharmacist or nurse cannot read the prescription from the physician or other provider with prescriptive authority. Declares that legible prescriptions can prevent these errors. Requires a prescription to be hand printed, typewritten, or electronically generated.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1780), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to legibility of prescriptions;

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

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