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MS HB468

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 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 any patient
  • Exempts patients admitted to hospitals or residents of licensed nursing facilities from the 75-unit limit
  • Applies the limitation to physicians, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and their assistants or orderlies dispensing the medication
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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