AZ HB2366

Allows physicians performing workers' compensation medical examinations to disclose controlled substances prescription data from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy to employees, employers, insurance carriers, and the commission.

Requires physicians to report on off-label use of narcotic or schedule II controlled substances, use of opioids at or exceeding 120 milligram morphine equivalent dose per day, and prescription of long-acting opioids for acute pain when requested by interested parties.

Mandates physicians provide justification for controlled substance use and submit a treatment plan including abuse/dependence/addiction monitoring measures, medication contracts, follow-up visit schedules, drug testing, and documentation of functional improvement when requested.

Allows physicians to obtain and report results from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy's controlled substances prescription monitoring program as part of treatment plans for workers' compensation claimants.

Permits employers, carriers, and the commission to request controlled substance information and physician compliance with reporting requirements regardless of prior awards for medical maintenance benefits, with employer/carrier liability protection for good faith compliance.