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Introduced
11/07/2017
11/07/2017
In Committee
05/09/2018
05/09/2018
Crossed Over
06/13/2018
06/13/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and disseminate training programs and materials on: (1) the circumstances under which a pharmacist may refuse to fill a controlled substance prescription suspected to be fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse or diversion; and (2) federal requirements related to such refusal. HHS must seek input from relevant stakeholders.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and disseminate training programs and materials for pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients on the circumstances under which a pharmacist may refuse to fill a controlled substance prescription that is suspected to be fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse or diversion. The bill also requires HHS to seek input from relevant stakeholders, such as national and state associations, boards of pharmacy, medical societies, and patients, in developing these programs and materials.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Mark DeSaulnier (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Karen Handel (R),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Evan Jenkins (R),
Ann Kuster (D),
Bruce Poliquin (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Walden (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/13/2018)
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