S 3753
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish designated areas within its medical facilities for patients to safely dispose of controlled substance medications, such as opioids. The goal is to improve medication disposal practices and reduce the risk of diversion and misuse of these potentially harmful drugs. Specifically, the bill mandates that facilities with on-site pharmacies or law enforcement officers provide a physical location for medication disposal.
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Mike Braun
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