SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5860

BYSenators Rasmussen and Warnke

Requiring warning of the side effects of neuroleptic drugs.

Senate Committee on Health Care & Corrections

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 3, 1988

Senate Staff:Don Sloma (786-7414)

AS OF FEBRUARY 2, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Neuroleptic drugs have potentially dangerous side effects when administered to mentally ill or neurologically impaired patients.

SUMMARY:

Doctors are required to obtain a written statement from a patient stating that the patient has been informed about possible side effects, prior to prescribing neuroleptic drugs.  The Board of Pharmacy is directed to promulgate rules that require labeling of neuroleptic drugs with warnings of possible side effects.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested