Bill > S3876

Introduced Session

This bill requires pharmacy practice sites to document reasons for not filling certain prescriptions. Under the bill, if a pharmacy practice site determines that a patient's prescription is unlawful, the pharmacy practice site is to briefly explain and record this determination in the pharmacy practice site's patient profile system and make the determination available to the patient and the patient's prescribing physician within 48 hours of the pharmacy practice site's decision to not fill the patient's prescription. It is the sponsor's belief that pill shaming occurs when an individual expresses a negative opinion or disdain for a person who is prescribed medication to treat a mental health issue. Pill shaming perpetuates behaviors and emotions that may leave someone feeling alone and isolated. It is the sponsor's intent that the enactment of this bill will curtail the practice of pill shaming and dispel the common misconception that those who are prescribed medication for a diagnosed mental health issue are affected with insanity or a frail mind.

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Joe Vitale (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 06/03/2021)