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Digital Drug Information: Ending Mandatory Paper Prescribing Labels for Professionals

This law allows drug manufacturers to provide mandatory prescribing and safety information (labeling for doctors and pharmacists) solely through electronic means, aiming to modernize the system and reduce paper waste. Crucially, healthcare providers must still be offered the option to request and receive paper copies free of charge upon request, ensuring continued access to vital data.
Key points
Required drug prescribing information will primarily be digital, allowing for faster updates and reduced paper usage.
Healthcare professionals maintain the right to request and receive paper copies of this information from manufacturers at no cost.
The Department of Health and Human Services must issue regulations to implement this digital shift within one year.
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Print number: 118_S_2916
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2916.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Required drug prescribing information will primarily be digital, allowing for faster updates and reduced paper usage.
  • Healthcare professionals maintain the right to request and receive paper copies of this information from manufacturers at no cost.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services must issue regulations to implement this digital shift within one year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Health Informatization