Relating to off-label indications for prescription drugs; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Allows health care practitioner to prescribe or dispense drug for off-label indication. Defines "off-label indication." Prohibits health professional regulatory board from disciplining health care practitioner for prescribing or dispensing drug for off-label indication. Allows pharmacist to dispense drug prescribed for off-label indication. Prohibits State Board of Pharmacy from disciplining pharmacist for dispensing drug prescribed for off-label indication. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
DL
Dennis Linthicum
RRepublican
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