S 5242·Federal·senate
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Aug 4, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R)
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 4, 2026
Summary
The legislation allows prescribing information for drugs and biologics to be communicated electronically rather than on paper. It would affect drug manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients by modernizing how prescribing details are shared. The aim is to improve access to and efficiency of drug information.
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