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NY A01982

NY A01982
Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for the prescribed anti-epileptic drug without notification of and the informed consent of the prescriber and patient or such patient's parent, guardian or spouse.


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Introduced
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for the prescribed anti-epileptic drug without notification of and the informed consent of the prescriber and patient or such patient's parent, guardian or spouse.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for the prescribed anti-epileptic drug without the notification of and the informed consent of the prescriber and patient or the patient's parent, guardian, or spouse. The bill defines key terms like "anti-epileptic drug," "epilepsy," "seizure," and "interchange." It carves out an exception to the general requirement for pharmacists to substitute a less expensive drug product with the same active ingredients, dosage form, and strength as the prescribed drug.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/05/2022)

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