✔️ SB209
Enact the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act
Summary
The bill enacts the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act, allowing pharmacists and healthcare facilities to dispense drugs, including for off-label use, under certain conditions. It establishes that healthcare professionals cannot face disciplinary actions for prescribing or dispensing such drugs unless there is gross negligence. The bill also mandates that patients be informed of out-of-pocket costs for drugs not covered by insurance.
Rationale
The bill supports individual rights to make personal health decisions and reduces government interference in medical practices, aligning with both LP and LPO principles of personal liberty and free markets. However, it includes provisions that may limit the autonomy of healthcare providers, which could be seen as a minor caveat.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for misuse of off-label drug prescriptions
- Healthcare providers may face pressure to dispense drugs against their better judgment