2024 House Bill 5616

Health: pharmaceuticals; allow patients to take unused portion of eye drops or eye ointments after certain procedures for continued patient care; provide for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21537.

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The bill mandates that unused portions of ophthalmic drugs dispensed during medical procedures must be offered to patients upon discharge, with specific labeling and counseling requirements, and ensures compliance from relevant healthcare facilities.