Bill > H2000

This bill aims to address the use and regulation of benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics in Massachusetts. It provides definitions for these types of drugs, requires pharmacists to include cautionary labels and distribute educational pamphlets when dispensing these medications, limits the refills of short-term prescriptions, mandates written informed consent from patients before prescribing these drugs, and directs the Department of Public Health to establish protocols for safely discontinuing their use and minimizing withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, the bill establishes a special commission to study and recommend further protocols for safely discontinuing these medications.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2000