Allows certain medications in multidose containers used by a patient during a hospital stay to be sent with the patient at discharge
This bill allows patients to take certain medications in multidose containers home with them when they are discharged from a hospital. It specifically permits items like inhalers, insulin pens, eye drops, and connected infusion devices to be sent along if a healthcare provider orders it. To ensure safety, the law requires these medications to be clearly labeled with patient details, dosage instructions, and other relevant information by pharmacy staff or nurses. The bill also sets strict rules for controlled substances, allowing them to be sent only if they are needed for transport and proper documentation is completed. Finally, it clarifies that hospitals do not need to get new licenses to follow these procedures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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4
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Clemens
DDemocratic
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