Enacts new GS 90-113.74A to require each person authorized to prescribe or dispense a controlled substance to a patient to first review all information pertaining to the patient in the controlled substances reporting system for the preceding 12-month period to determine if the prescription is medically necessary and appropriate. Provides that this requirement does not apply in an emergency situation in which immediate action is necessary to preserve the life or health of a patient. Authorizes the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services to adopt rules to implement the section.
Effective October 1, 2011.
MANDATE USE OF CONTR. SUB. REPORTING SYSTEM.
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TO REQUIRE PRESCRIBERS AND DISPENSERS TO REVIEW INFORMATION IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REPORTING SYSTEM PRIOR TO PRESCRIBING OR DISPENSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO A PATIENT.Intro. by Rapp.
Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B (House Action) (Apr 7 2011)
Bill History:
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 House: Filed
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 House: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B
H 726
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Bill H 726 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View Summary
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