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NJ A4837

NJ A4837
Requires prescriptions for certain patients to include patients' weight.


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Introduced
09/23/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that any prescription or order for medication issued by an authorized prescriber for a patient, who is 18 years of age or younger, is to include the patient's weight expressed in kilograms on the prescription or order.

AI Summary

This bill requires prescriptions or orders for medication issued by authorized prescribers for patients 18 years of age or younger to include the patient's weight expressed in kilograms on the prescription or order. The bill will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 09/23/2024)

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