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IL SB3659
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires prescribers to offer naloxone hydrochloride or FDA-approved opioid reversal drugs to patients meeting specified conditions: receiving 90+ morphine milligram equivalents of daily opioid medication, prescribed opioids with benzodiazepines concurrently, or presenting with increased overdose risk.
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Mandates prescribers provide education to patients about overdose prevention and naloxone use consistent with existing standards of care.
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Requires prescribers to provide overdose prevention education about naloxone to persons designated by the patient or, for minors, to the patient's parent or guardian.
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Subjects prescribers who fail to comply with these requirements to administrative sanctions through their appropriate licensing board.
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Specifies the law does not create private rights of action against prescribers and does not limit liability for negligent failure to diagnose or treat patients.
Legislative Description
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-PRESCRIBE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021