HR 5314
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Prescription drugs
Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
Introduced: May 24, 2016
Introduced by:
DeSaulnier, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 24, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1