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AR HB1504
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-7-604(d) to change practitioner access to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program from encouraged to mandatory for certain medications.
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Requires prescribers to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program every time they prescribe an opioid from Schedule II or Schedule III to a patient.
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Requires prescribers to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program only the first time they prescribe a benzodiazepine medication to a patient.
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Maintains that practitioners are encouraged (but not required) to check the database for other controlled substances and medications.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program To Mandate Prescribers Check The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program When Prescribing Certain Medications.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017