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Senator · Senate District 61
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History
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to labeling prescription bottles of opioids
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor James F. Brennan
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to labeling prescription bottles of opioids
Purpose
This bill will require manufacturers and software companies that prepare labels for prescription drugs, which are approved by the state, to contain a warning regarding the addictive properties of opioid drugs.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - amends subdivision 2 of section 3333 of the Public Health Law to add a new paragraph (d) providing that a new warning must be added to labels of opioid drugs -- "Warning. This drug is highly addictive. Please consult your pharmacist or physician before using."
Section 2 - provides that this act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have become law, and provides that any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
Justification
The social and personal cost of opioid addiction is a critical issue for New York State, and indeed for the entire country. This bill simply provides a clear warning to patients that have been prescribed opioid drugs that the over-use of these drugs can lead to addiction. Hopefully such warning will help patients to be careful not to utilize these drugs any more than is absolutely necessary.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediately
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