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House rejects measure to tighten hydrocodone controls after debate over access and abuse
Utah House of Representatives · March 1, 1993
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Summary
House Bill 379, which would have moved hydrocodone from schedule III to II and restricted phone prescribing, was amended to exclude cough syrups but failed on final passage after members raised concerns about patient access and urged further study.
Representative Daniel H. Tuttle presented House Bill 379 to move hydrocodone from schedule III to schedule II, arguing that the change would curb abuse tied to phone prescriptions and 'doctor shopping.' He described local enforcement experience and urged the House to act: "Purpose of…
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