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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for pain management clinics in Oklahoma, defining key terms and creating a strict registration and operational framework to prevent potential drug misuse. The legislation defines a pain management clinic as a facility that advertises pain management services and prescribes certain controlled substances to over 50% of non-hospice patients. The bill requires such clinics to register with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, with specific ownership requirements (at least 51% owned by physicians or a licensed hospital) and exemptions for certain types of medical facilities. The bill mandates detailed operational standards, including designating a responsible administrator, maintaining specific facility features, and implementing infection control and quality assurance programs. Licensed prescribers are subject to strict guidelines, including performing physical examinations on the same day as prescribing controlled substances and maintaining prescription security. Clinics must report patient data quarterly, including the number of patients treated with controlled substances and those diagnosed with substance use disorders. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control can impose administrative fines up to $1,000 per violation and potentially revoke clinic registrations for non-compliance. The bill aims to regulate pain management clinics more closely to prevent potential drug diversion and ensure patient safety, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2148&Session=2600