Improve Prescription Information Access
| Category: | Pharmacy Related |
|---|---|
| Status: | Passed |
| Sponsor: | Representative Margaret Craven, House 59 |
| Session: | 130 |
| Bill #: | LD 172 |
Position:
Opposed.
Update 2/28/2021: The committee discussed the bill, but took no action. Currently tabled.
Update: The committee modified the bill to a resolve to ask the board of pharmacy to study the issue and report back.
Summary:
Representative Craven of Lewiston would require a 2-dimensional machine-scannable barcode that allows a patient to digitally access prescription information to appear on the prescription label. A similar bill last session was defeated.