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Bill would require practitioners to discuss addiction, overdose risks when prescribing pain drugs
Summary
Representative Jason Howard asked the committee to report H.2212, which would require practitioners to discuss addiction and overdose risks, necessity, and alternatives when prescribing drugs for acute or chronic pain to non‑emancipated adults.
Representative Jason Howard asked the joint committee to report H.2212 favorably, describing the bill as a measure to ensure patients are informed of the ‘‘addiction and overdose risks associated with the drug being prescribed, why the drug is necessary, and alternative treatments that may be available.’’ The proposal excludes patients receiving cancer care, hospice care, and residents of long‑term care facilities. It also would not apply to medications prescribed to…
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