An Act protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve patient safety by regulating the distribution of compounded medications, which are drugs made by pharmacies rather than pharmaceutical companies. It focuses on ensuring these medications are handled and dispensed safely, particularly when they haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bill seeks to establish clearer guidelines and oversight for compounding pharmacies to protect patients from potential risks associated with these products.
Key provisions
- Requires compounding pharmacies to adhere to specific quality control standards.
- Mandates reporting of adverse events related to compounded medications.
- Addresses the distribution of compounded medications, particularly those not approved by the FDA.
- Supports a study regarding the distribution of compounded medications.
- Establishes a hearing to discuss the bill and related concerns.
Who is affected
- Compounding pharmacies
- Patients receiving compounded medications
- Healthcare providers
- The public
Notable changes
- Focuses on regulating medications not approved by the FDA, a common practice for compounded drugs.
- Increases oversight of compounding pharmacies to ensure patient safety.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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