HB259 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Rich

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Prescription drugs, labels required to state country of origin

Summary

HB259 would require every prescription dispensed in Alabama to show the country of origin on the label.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the labeling on every dispensed prescription would include the country of origin, determined under federal law or regulation. The State Board of Pharmacy could set rules to implement this requirement. The change would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is enacted into law.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacies and pharmacists who dispense prescriptions in Alabama would need to ensure labels include the country of origin.
• Patients receiving prescriptions would see the country of origin on their labeled medications.

Key Provisions

• Every prescription dispensed in the state must include on its label the country of origin, per federal determinations.
• The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules to implement this section.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or becomes law).

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