HR 4275 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2018-06-13)
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Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 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. The DEA must seek input from relevant stakeholders.…
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Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
Jun 7, 2018As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 9, 2018
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Cosponsors (12)
1 Democrat11 Republicans