AZ HB2255

Prohibits pharmacists from refilling schedule II controlled substance prescriptions for pain management for patients under 18 years of age unless the patient receives a new prescription order from their medical practitioner after an examination.

Adds new subsection N to section 36-2525, Arizona Revised Statutes, to establish restrictions on automatic refills of schedule II controlled substances for minor patients.

Maintains existing requirements that schedule II controlled substance prescriptions cannot be refilled under any circumstances, with this amendment creating a specific exception process for minors requiring new prescriptions.

Applies specifically to schedule II controlled substances used for pain management, requiring direct physician re-examination before any refill for patients under 18 years of age.