controlled substances prescription monitoring program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s controlled substances prescription monitoring program by updating requirements for prescription orders, recordkeeping, and data reporting. It strengthens the program’s ability to track controlled substance prescriptions and identify potential misuse. Specifically, it mandates electronic prescription orders for Schedule II controlled substances in certain situations, clarifies recordkeeping responsibilities for pharmacies, and establishes a task force to improve the program’s effectiveness. The bill also addresses reporting requirements for dispensers and healthcare facilities.
Key provisions
- Mandates electronic prescription orders for Schedule II controlled substances in specific circumstances, including opioid prescriptions.
- Updates recordkeeping requirements for pharmacies, including specific formatting for Schedule II prescriptions.
- Establishes a task force to advise the board on program improvements and address non-compliance.
- Requires healthcare facilities to report data on controlled substance dispensing to the program.
- Clarifies exceptions to prescription requirements for Schedule V controlled substances.
- Allows for emergency dispensing of Schedule II controlled substances with specific conditions.
- Updates reporting requirements for dispensers, including electronic data transfer options.
- Addresses reporting requirements for healthcare facilities dispensing controlled substances to patients.
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