This bill mandates that any prescription or order for medication issued by an authorized prescriber for patients aged 18 years or younger must include the patient's weight, specifically expressed in kilograms. This requirement aims to ensure that healthcare providers have essential information that may influence medication dosing and safety for younger patients.

The bill will take effect 180 days after its enactment, emphasizing the importance of incorporating patient weight into prescriptions to enhance the quality of care for pediatric patients. This legislative change seeks to improve medication management and reduce the risk of dosing errors in this vulnerable age group.