Bill > H2074

This bill amends Section 70E of chapter 11 of the General Laws to grant patients the right to receive any "bulk medications" prescribed for them during their hospital stay upon discharge, provided these medications are patient-specific and personal and cannot be used for another patient. "Bulk medications" in this context refers to items like aerosol inhalers, topical products such as creams and powders, eye drops, insulins, and special order items that are dispensed in larger quantities. The bill specifies that these items will be considered the personal property of the patient, and physicians must include in discharge orders that the patient be provided with these specific products along with usage directions. The Department of Public Health will be responsible for creating regulations to put this new patient right into effect.