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Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act

Introduced: May 24, 2016 Introduced by: DeSaulnier, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 24, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act

This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to develop and disseminate training programs and materials on: (1) the circumstances under which a pharmacist may refuse to fill a controlled substance prescription suspected to be fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse or diversion; and (2) federal requirements related to such refusal.

The DEA must seek input from relevant stakeholders.

What's happening now May 24, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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