An Act relative to patient opioid notification
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to patient opioid notification, aims to require healthcare providers to notify patients when they receive an initial prescription for Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. The notification would include information about the potential risks of opioid use and resources for addiction treatment. The bill was referred to the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee and subsequently reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare providers to notify patients when receiving an initial opioid prescription.
- Notifications must include information on opioid risks and treatment resources.
- The bill addresses the issuance of initial prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances and other opioid pain relievers.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Patients receiving opioid prescriptions
- Individuals prescribed Schedule II controlled substances or other opioid pain relievers
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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