Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 24, 2016)
Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to develop and disseminate training programs and materials on: (1) the circumstances under which a pharmacist may refuse to fill a controlled substance prescription suspected to be fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse or diversion; and (2) federal requirements related to such refusal.
The DEA must seek input from relevant stakeholders.
What just happenedMay 24, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 24, 2016
- May 24, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 24, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 24, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House