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MS HB177

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-29-305 to limit oxycontin (oxycodone) prescriptions to a maximum of 75 units per prescription for all patients
  • Exempts patients admitted to hospitals or residing in licensed nursing facilities from the 75-unit limit
  • Applies the limitation to physicians, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and their assistants or supervisory personnel
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Oxycontin pills; limit RX to 75 pills per RX unless patient is hospitalized or in nursing home.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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