HB241 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Rich

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Prescription drugs, labels required to state country of origin

Summary

HB241 would require every prescription dispensed in Alabama to include the country of origin on its label.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, pharmacies must print the country of origin on prescription labels. The State Board of Pharmacy would be allowed to adopt rules to implement the requirement. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacies and pharmacists who dispense prescriptions will need to add the country of origin to labels.
• Patients in Alabama who receive prescriptions will see the country of origin listed on their prescription labels.

Key Provisions

• Label on every dispensed prescription must include the country of origin, as determined by federal law or regulation.
• State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules to implement this section.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Drugs