Requires prescriptions for certain patients to include patients' weight.
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Overview
This bill would require doctors to include a patient’s weight in kilograms when writing prescriptions for individuals under 18 years old. The goal is to ensure that medication dosages are calculated accurately based on the patient’s size and weight. This measure aims to improve patient safety by reducing the risk of medication errors. The law will take effect 180 days after it is passed.
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