Anti-epileptic drug; prohibits pharmacist from dispensing without prior notification from physician. (SB187)

Introduced By

Sen. Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Certain prescriptions; substitutions prohibited.  Prohibits a pharmacist from dispensing a therapeutically equivalent drug product for a prescription for an anti-epileptic drug without prior notification of, and the signed informed consent for, such substitution from the prescribing physician and the patient or his legal guardian or representative. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103514D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee on Education and Health
01/14/2010Assigned Education sub: Higher Licensing
01/19/2010Assigned Education sub: Health Licensing
01/28/2010Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)