S 1213 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.

This bill prohibits pharmacies in New Jersey from charging extra fees for processing prescriptions sent by phone or electronically, unless they also charge the same fee for written prescriptions. It directly affects pharmacies and patients who use electronic or phone-based prescription services. The key provision requires pharmacies to treat electronic and written prescriptions equally regarding processing fees, aiming to remove financial barriers to adopting digital prescription methods.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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