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NJ A2022
NJ A2022Requires pharmacy practice sites to document reasons for not filling certain prescriptions.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill requires pharmacy practice sites to document reasons for not filling certain prescriptions. If a pharmacy determines that a patient's prescription is unlawful, the pharmacy must cite the law it believes was violated, briefly explain and record the determination in the patient's profile, and make the information available to the patient and their prescribing healthcare provider within 72 hours. The bill aims to curtail the practice of "pill shaming," where individuals express negative opinions about someone being prescribed medication for a mental health issue, which can lead to feelings of isolation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 12/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2022 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_R1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AHE 12/5/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2500/2022_I1.PDF |
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