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NM SB83

NM SB83
Nurses & Take-home Methadone Programs


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Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE PHARMACY ACT TO ESTABLISH THAT REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES EMPLOYED BY OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS MAY DISPENSE METHADONE FOR TAKE-HOME PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill allows registered nurses and licensed practical nurses employed by opioid treatment programs approved by the Department of Health to dispense up to a 27-day supply of methadone for take-home purposes to clients of the opioid treatment program. This provision is being added to the Pharmacy Act, which regulates the practice of pharmacy in the state.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/19/2022)

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