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1997 SESSION

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HB 2714 Anti-Drug Switching Patient Protection Act; created.

Introduced by: John J. Davies III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Pharmacy: Anti-Drug Switching Act. Creates the Virginia Anti-Drug Switching Patient Protection Act, which would prohibit the practice of soliciting or encouraging, after a physician with a bona fide physician/patient relationship issues a prescription for a drug, the substitution of that drug with a chemically dissimilar drug for the purpose of rebate, kick-back, or other such remuneration. The bill establishes civil penalties ranging from $10 per violation to $25,000 and details procedures for recovery of damages, if any.

FULL TEXT

• 01/20/97  House: Presented & ordered printed 970117198  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/20/97  House: Presented & ordered printed 970117198
• 01/20/97  House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
• 01/21/97  House: Assigned to H. W. I. sub-committee: 1
• 02/05/97  House: No action w/sub. taken by H. W. I. by voice vote