Prescriptions; unapproved use.
Summary
Prescriptions; unapproved use. Providesthat a licensed health care provider with prescriptive authoritymay prescribe, administer, or dispense a drug that has been approved for a specific use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration foran unapproved use when the health care provider determines, in his professional judgement, that such unapproved use is appropriate forthe care and treatment of the patient and prohibits a pharmacistfrom refusing to dispense a drug for unapproved use if a valid prescriptionis presented.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2022
Last action Feb 15, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 1, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 21, 2022
Committee
Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1
lower
Jan 12, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
lower
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102844D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave LaRock
RRepublican
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