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2002 SESSION

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HB 1368 Duty to disclose certain drug's contraindications.

Introduced by: Richard H. Black | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Duty to disclose certain drug's contraindications. Requires every physician who prescribes or administers misoprostol and every pharmacist who fills a prescription for misoprostol to disclose to any woman to whom the drug is prescribed or administered the manufacturers' contraindications, specifically noting the warnings regarding pregnancy and miscarriage. Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin and is also known as Cytotec. This drug can cause uterine contractions that may lead to miscarriage and the risk of complications therefrom.

FULL TEXT

• 01/18/02  House: Presented & ordered printed 020180740  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/18/02  House: Presented & ordered printed 020180740
• 01/18/02  House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
• 02/07/02  House: Incorporated by H.W.I. (HB1290-Devolites) (22-Y 0-N)