HB 84
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular 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 5, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Insurance |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 3, 2019 | Room 410 at 10:30 | House INS Public Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB 84 - Introduced |