DPH-FOREIGN DRUGS
Summary
Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Provides that if, as part of its program of health benefits, the State of Illinois allows or provides incentives for State employees or State retirees to purchase prescription drugs from a pharmacist or other distributor located in a country other than the United States, then the Department of Public Health must develop and implement a certification program for those foreign drugs. Requires that this certification program must be designed to ensure the safety and efficacy of the drugs. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 9, 2004
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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