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MS HB79

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 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 limitation
  • Applies the limitation to physicians, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and their assistants or orderlies
  • Effective July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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