Bill > SB1642

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding prescription limits for opioid drugs, specifically for acute pain. The key change is that a practitioner can now issue an initial seven-day prescription for acute pain in divided quantities, meaning the medication can be dispensed in smaller amounts over the seven-day period, but it still counts as a single prescription. The bill also clarifies that any initial or subsequent opioid prescription for acute pain must be for the lowest effective dose of an immediate-release drug. Additionally, it updates statutory references and provides an effective date of November 1, 2026. The term "practitioner" refers to a licensed medical professional authorized to prescribe medications.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1642&Session=2600