Permits patients to indicate that they should not be prescribed opiates and certain other controlled substances in prescription monitoring program information.
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Overview
This bill allows patients to request that their prescription monitoring program information indicates they should not be prescribed opioids or other controlled substances. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs will establish a process for patients to make this request and for the division to remove the indication when desired. It also aims to improve patient safety and support recovery efforts by informing healthcare providers about patient preferences.
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James Beach
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