Bill > A07869

This bill amends the New York education law to allow patients to request that their prescription labels include the symptom or purpose for which the drug is being prescribed. Specifically, the legislation permits patients to ask their healthcare provider to disclose the reason for the prescription on the medication label, with an important exception for off-label prescription use. The bill modifies existing language to use gender-neutral terms and adds a new provision requiring healthcare providers to include the symptom or purpose on the label if specifically requested by the patient. The changes apply to physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and other licensed healthcare providers who are legally authorized to prescribe drugs. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, giving healthcare providers and pharmacies time to implement the new labeling requirements. This legislation aims to increase transparency and help patients better understand the intended use of their prescribed medications.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7869