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- Referred to aging
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Provides for the creation of a drug guide for seniors regarding the drugs commonly used by people over 62 years of age
In Senate Committee · Aging · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to creating and distributing a drug guide for senior consumers
Purpose
Provides for the creation of a prescription drug guide for seniors regarding the drugs commonly used by people over 62 years of age.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends the elder law adding a new section 224, to require that the director of SOFA publish a guide explaining the purpose, function, and common drug interactions of drugs commonly used by persons over the age of 62. The director is required to work in conjunction with the state board of pharmacy, and to consult with the Department of Health. This guide must include the effects of combining medications with alcohol, and must have a warning stating:" do not begin taking, stop taking, or alter your dosage of any medications without consulting your doctor or other healthcare practitioner," written in 14 point font. The guide is to be made available to individuals upon request and without charge through local area agencies on aging (AAA's), except that requests for more than ten copies must be subject to a charge to cover the cost of reproduction and handling. This guide will also be available in the six most common languages other than English.
Justification
The creation of a prescription drug guide for seniors would make seniors aware of the specific effects of the drugs seniors commonly use, so they understand the effects the drugs will have on them. Often times, seniors are prescribed a lot of medication and/or self-medicate with over the counter medicines. Certain drug interactions can be life threatening. Seniors need to be made aware of the likely contraindications of certain commonly prescribed drugs and over the counter medications.
Legislative history
2013-14- A.363 - Passed Assembly/S.2239 - Referred to Aging 2011-12- A.2154-A- Passed Assembly/S.2179-A- Advanced to Third Reading 2009-10: A.1962- Passed Assembly/S.2031- Reported to Finance 2007-08: A.6278-A- Passed Assembly/S.S6854- Referred to Aging
Fiscal implication
This bill is subject to making an appropriation.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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