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House creates medical advisory committee to guide scheduling of controlled substances, HB38 passes
Summary
The House approved HB38 to create an advisory panel of doctors, pharmacists and drug experts to recommend evidence-based scheduling decisions for substances (Schedules I–V). The bill passed after brief debate, 67–3, and will go to the Senate.
The Utah House on the floor approved House Bill 38 on scheduling of controlled substances, establishing an expert advisory committee to evaluate drugs and recommend whether they should be placed on Schedules I through V.
Sponsor Paul Rea told colleagues the intent is to base scheduling decisions on ‘‘evidence-based science’’ rather than ad hoc judgment. "So…
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