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NJ S517
NJ S517Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit pharmacists from charging additional fees for processing prescriptions that are transmitted by telephone or electronic means unless the fees also apply to prescriptions transmitted in writing. It is the sponsor's belief that electronically-transmitted prescriptions are more efficient than written prescriptions, and that imposing additional processing fees may discourage the use of electronic prescriptions.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits pharmacies from charging any additional fee for processing prescriptions that are sent by telephone or electronically, unless the same fee is also applied to prescriptions that are sent in writing. This change aims to encourage the use of electronic prescriptions, which are considered more efficient than paper prescriptions, by preventing pharmacists from imposing extra charges that could discourage their adoption.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S517 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/517_I1.HTM |
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