Bill Summary for H 93 (2021-2022)

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Bill: REQ. OPIOID ANTAGONIST ED. W/OPIOID SCRIPTS. (NEW)

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Mar 10 2021

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House Bill 93 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 16, 2021
AN ACT REQUIRING EACH HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER WHO PRESCRIBES AN OPIOID MEDICATION TO A PATIENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON AND OFFER A PRESCRIPTION FOR AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST FOR THAT PATIENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Intro. by Sasser, Humphrey, Moffitt, Adcock.

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House committee substitute amends the 1st edition as follows.

Amends proposed GS 90-12.8, which establishes new requirements for practitioners prescribing Schedule II controlled substances identified in GS 90-90(1), including opium, opiates, and opioids. Excludes from the statute's requirements veterinarians, animal hospitals, and veterinary practices.