Opioids; require health care professionals to discuss opioid use prior to prescription of Schedule II controlled substances, exceptions provided

Summary

The bill obligates physicians and nurse practitioners to discuss addiction, overdose, and alternative treatments before issuing an initial and a third prescription for Schedule II opioids or other opioid pain relievers. The discussion must be documented in the patient’s record, and for patients 18 or younger, the conversation is with a parent or guardian. Exemptions apply for cancer treatment, hospice/palliative care, long‑term care residents, and patients being treated for substance‑use disorders.

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