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H.R. 4275 (115th)

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act

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7 November 2017

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Summary

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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