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NC H793

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Sasser

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum opioid supply for initial acute pain treatment from five days to three days
  • Maintains seven-day maximum supply limit for post-operative pain relief immediately following surgery
  • Exempts prescriptions wholly administered in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities, residential care facilities, emergency facilities, and veterinary hospitals from the supply limits
  • Provides immunity from civil liability and occupational licensing disciplinary action for practitioners complying with these prescription limitations
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2021

Legislative Description

STOP Act Amendment

Health Services

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Health5/4/2021

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