2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 783

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates Nathan-Pulliam and Morhaim
Entitled:
Prescription Drugs - Required Labeling

Synopsis:

Requiring a pharmacist to indicate on a label of a prescription whether the drug or product is a generic equivalent of the prescribed drug or product.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/23
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
2/25
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10
Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DISCLOSURE
DRUGS -see also- CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUB; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
LABELING
PHARMACISTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health Occupations
( 12-504 , 12-505 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered