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CT HB06279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sean Scanlon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health care providers authorized to prescribe controlled substances to complete continuing education courses in prescription drugs and pain management
  • Mandates that prescribers register for access to the prescription drug monitoring program before renewing their licenses
  • Establishes that prescribers must utilize the prescription drug monitoring program or face potential revocation of their licenses
  • Requires pharmacies to establish processes allowing customers to return unused prescription drugs
  • Aims to reduce prescription drug abuse through provider accountability and drug monitoring mechanisms

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Prescription Drug Monitoring, Continuing Education And The Return Of Unused Prescription Drugs.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/04

2/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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