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Representative Nathanson asks OHA to review evidence on mail-order prescription temperature safety
Summary
Rep. Nancy Nathanson testified that mail-order delivery can expose prescription drugs to out-of-range temperatures and asked the Oregon Health Authority to review existing studies on the topic under House Bill 2318; AARP Oregon testified in support.
Representative Nancy Nathanson opened the public hearing on House Bill 2318 and outlined concerns about how mail-order delivery may expose prescription medications to temperatures that reduce their effectiveness.
"Oregonians use a lot of prescription medications... these medications can be in different forms," Rep. Nancy Nathanson said, describing study findings of temperature excursions in transit. She cited research showing packages…
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