Requires pharmacists to obtain express written consent from patients before substituting a less expensive drug product, including biological products.

This bill amends the education law to mandate that pharmacists must secure express written consent from patients before substituting a less expensive drug product, including biological products. The substitution can only occur if the prescription form meets specific requirements, the prescriber does not prohibit substitution, and the patient consents in writing. The pharmacist must also label the dispensed drug with its name, strength, and manufacturer unless the prescriber specifies otherwise. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Requires pharmacists to obtain express written consent from patients before substituting a less expensive drug product, including biological products.

This bill amends the education law to mandate that pharmacists must secure express written consent from patients before substituting a less expensive drug product, including biological products. The substitution can only occur if the prescription form meets specific requirements, the prescriber does not prohibit substitution, and the patient consents in writing. The pharmacist must also label the dispensed drug with its name, strength, and manufacturer unless the prescriber specifies otherwise. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law.