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This bill establishes the "Accessible Prescription Labels Act" in Missouri, which requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription labels for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled. Under this law, pharmacies must notify customers that accessible labels are available at no additional cost and, upon request from a person identifying as having a visual disability, must provide labels that are tailored to the individual's specific needs and preferences. These accessible labels can be in audible, large print, or Braille formats, must be available in a timely manner, and must contain all the same information as standard printed labels, including cautions and warnings. The law also requires that if a pharmacy uses a prescription reader (a device that audibly reads prescription label information), the label must be compatible with that device. The Missouri Board of Pharmacy is tasked with creating regulations to implement this legislation, with rules to be established by August 28, 2025. The primary goal of the bill is to ensure that individuals with visual impairments can independently and safely access critical prescription information.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB360&year=2025&code=R