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NY S08339

NY S08339
Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.


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Introduced
05/15/2020
In Committee
05/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

AI Summary

This bill requires health care professionals to prescribe an opioid antagonist (a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose) when prescribing an opioid, and to discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with the patient in a manner consistent with regulations from the Commissioner of Health. The bill aims to address the opioid crisis by ensuring patients are made aware of the risks and have access to a life-saving medication when prescribed potentially dangerous opioids.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (on 05/15/2020)

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