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IL SB3109
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows optometrists to prescribe Schedule II controlled substance Dihydrocodeinone (Hydrocodone) combined with one or more non-narcotic ingredients in quantities sufficient for up to 72 hours of treatment, contingent on federal reclassification of such formulations as Schedule II.
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Maintains prohibition on optometrists prescribing other Schedule II controlled substances while permitting Schedule III, IV, and V analgesic agents only in quantities sufficient for up to 72 hours of treatment.
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Authorizes the Illinois Optometric Board to recommend additional FDA-approved pharmaceutical agents for optometrist use after considering systemic effects and side effects, with the Department required to promulgate rules within 45 days of Board recommendation.
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Restricts optometrists' use of injected ocular pharmaceutical agents to anaphylaxis treatment only and requires consultation with a physician for prescribing oral pharmaceuticals to children under 5 years of age.
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Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to update definitions and references related to controlled substance prescribing authority by optometrists and other practitioners.
Legislative Description
OPTOMETRISTS-HYDROCODONE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1111
8/26/2014