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NY A00770

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires practitioners to consult with patients about the quantity of schedule II opioid prescriptions and inform them of the option to fill in lesser quantities
  • Mandates practitioners inform patients of risks associated with opioid addiction before issuing a schedule II opioid prescription
  • Requires practitioners to document the medical reason for opioid prescriptions in the patient's medical record
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with rule and regulation amendments authorized for implementation

Legislative Description

Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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