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IL SB3109

Bill

Status

Passed

8/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pat McGuire

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health Care Licenses4/28/2014
Rules4/16/2014
Licensed Activities And Pensions2/19/2014
Assignments2/7/2014

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