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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to prescriptions for certain opioid substances and narcotics. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote patient choice and prescription safety. It amends existing laws to allow patients to request a pharmacist to dispense a lesser quantity of certain opioid or narcotic substances than the full prescribed amount. The bill also requires insurance plans to provide a cost-sharing schedule that allows for adjustments and reductions when a patient requests a lesser quantity. The goal is to give patients more control over their opioid prescriptions and reduce the risk of unused medication being misused or diverted.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Tackey Chan (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2180 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2180.pdf |
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