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ND HCR3038
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ben Hanson
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AI Summary
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Legislative Management shall conduct a study of Zohydro to evaluate whether adequate measures exist to ensure it is prescribed only as a last resort medication.
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Study addresses concerns that Zohydro and other prescription painkillers are highly addictive and subject to abuse, particularly when not properly prescribed.
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Other states have implemented measures to restrict Zohydro prescriptions; North Dakota's current provisions may be inadequate for this specific drug.
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Legislative Management must report findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Sixty-fifth Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to study Zohydro to determine if proper measures are in place to make the prescription of this drug a last resort.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to adopt
2/25/2015