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MA H1146

Relative to the prescription monitoring program


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to expand the prescription monitoring program in Massachusetts. It requires opioid treatment programs and pharmacies to electronically submit information to the state Department of Public Health regarding prescriptions dispensed for Schedule II-V controlled substances and other drugs determined by the department. The bill also allows the department to grant waivers to opioid treatment programs that are unable to submit prescription information electronically, permitting them to submit the information through other means.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)

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