S 724
John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act, aims to reduce opioid prescriptions by adding registration requirements for doctors and other prescribers who handle controlled substances. Specifically, practitioners must certify they won’t prescribe more than a 7-day supply of opioids for new, acute pain patients, unless the prescription is for treating addiction. The bill clarifies what constitutes ‘acute pain’ and includes exceptions for chronic pain, cancer care, and end-of-life care.
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Cory Gardner
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