FL S0488

Pharmacists and practitioners must place a red warning sticker on prescription bottles containing Schedule II opioids, alerting users to addiction risks and overdose dangers

All pharmacies must offer prescription lock boxes for sale and display a sign (minimum 4x5 inches) informing customers of their availability

The Department of Health may develop an educational pamphlet covering pain medication precautions, controlled substance misuse risks, proper storage and disposal, and addiction treatment resources

Pharmacists must distribute the department's pamphlet to consumers when dispensing controlled substances, at no charge to the customer

Effective date: January 1, 2020