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GA SB115
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Hufstetler
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AI Summary
- Authorizes physicians to delegate to physician assistants the authority to prescribe hydrocodone compound products, which are Schedule II controlled substances, through a formal job description approved by the board
- Limits physician assistant prescriptions of hydrocodone compound products to no more than a 15-day supply
- Requires physician assistants delegated hydrocodone prescribing authority to complete 3 hours of continuing education biennially on the appropriate ordering and use of Schedule II controlled substances
- Hydrocodone-specific continuing education hours may count toward the existing 3-hour biennial requirement for practice-specific pharmaceuticals
- The delegating physician remains responsible for the medical acts of the physician assistant and must evaluate or examine any patient receiving controlled substances at least every three months
Legislative Description
Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate to physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/18/2016
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