SB5 Alabama 2019 1st Special Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
First Special Session 2019
Title
Prescriptions, practitioner, electronic prescription specify whether a generic may be dispensed, Sec. 34-23-8 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a written prescription issued in this state is required to have two signature lines for the practitioner
This bill would provide that an electronic prescription from a practitioner is also required to specify whether a generic drug product may be dispensed
Relating to prescriptions; to amend Section 34-23-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that an electronic prescription from a practitioner specify whether a generic product may be dispensed.
Subjects
Prescription Drugs
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2019 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Healthcare |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB5 Alabama 2019 1st Special Session - Introduced |