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DE HCR68
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/20/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bryon Short
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AI Summary
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Controller General shall prepare a cost estimate for including abuse deterrent formulation technologies for opioids in the State Employee Health Plan and Medicaid formulary coverage.
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Estimate must be submitted to the General Assembly by May 1, 2016.
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Resolution acknowledges that opioid overdose deaths are a major concern in Delaware, with the state having the 42nd highest drug overdose mortality rate in the United States in 2014.
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Purpose is to support the state's efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse while maintaining patient access to necessary pain medications.
Legislative Description
Directing Preparation Of An Estimate For Inclusion Of Abuse Deterrent Formulation Technologies For Opioids In State Employee Health Plan And Medicaid Coverage.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
4/20/2016