Requires prescriptions for patients 18 and under to include their weight in kilograms.
This bill mandates that prescriptions for medication issued for patients aged 18 and under must include the patient's weight in kilograms. The requirement applies to any prescription or order for medication issued by an authorized prescriber. The act will take effect 180 days after its enactment.
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