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SB24-087

Health Facility Topical Medication Continued Care

Concerning the provision of a facility-provided topical medication to a patient for the continuity of the patient's treatment after a surgical procedure.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Bill Summary

The act allows a health-care provider, a health-facility, and a hospital pharmacy to provide a patient with certain facility-provided medications if the medication is required for continued treatment, the medication does not contain a controlled substance, and the medication was administered to the patient during the patient's visit to the health-care provider or health facility. The health-care provider, health facility, or pharmacy that provided the medication to the patient is required to label the medication and to counsel the patient regarding the proper use of the medication.

APPROVED by Governor April 22, 2024

EFFECTIVE April 22, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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